Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-13 14:03:34 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: DE15E4FF12CE47F46785292039D859246BEEA2977E9D1A894A5C0A9CA0D8D4EF
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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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