Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-13 20:56:33 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8A2DC7C287480427A94F07E3A3DF507CD006E5433296556D5067BBE7A2E1A0B3
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SrA Fortson did not “pull a gun on a cop”. He was holding a pistol at his side and it was pointed at the ground. He did not point it or make a threatening gesture at any point before being shot. The presence of a firearm alone does not meet the criteria for deadly force. https://apnews.com/article/florida-deputy-black-airman-killed-fortson-5b97a30b51272413346b255235f3ba70
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