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Gates officer fatally shot woman holding replica revolver
Original: Gates officer fatally shot woman who raised replica revolver, police say
Police in Gates, New York, say an officer fatally shot a woman who raised a replica revolver during an encounter. Authorities determined the weapon was not a real firearm. The incident has raised familiar questions about how officers assess threats when replica guns are involved and whether the shooting could have been avoided.
Why now: Fatal police shootings involving replica firearms typically prompt public concern and debate over police use-of-force decisions.
Gates Police DepartmentGates, New York
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