Former Trump Official Mike Gill Shot and Killed During Carjacking Spree in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia United States of America
Former Trump administration official Mike Gill was shot and killed during a carjacking spree in Washington, D.C.
He was 56 years old
The father of three children from St. Louis, Missouri.
Former Trump Official Mike Gill Shot and Killed During Carjacking Spree in Washington, D.C.

Former Trump administration official Mike Gill was shot and killed during a carjacking spree in Washington, D.C., on Monday night. He was 56 years old and the father of three children from St. Louis, Missouri.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

71%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Former Trump official dies after being shot in DC carjacking spree

The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ Miranda Nazzaro Sunday, 04 February 2024 18:14
  • Unique Points
    • Former Trump administration official Mike Gill died after being shot in an attempted carjacking spree in downtown Washington, D.C.
    • Gill was a married father of three who worked at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission during former President Trump's White House tenure
    • He spoke with pride and love about his family especially our children Sean, Brian, and Annika.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Mike Gill was a former Trump administration official but does not specify which position he held or how long he worked for the administration. This omission implies that his work with the Trump administration is significant and relevant to his death when there may be no connection at all.
    • The article claims that Mike Gill was a former Trump administration official, but it does not specify which position he held or how long he worked for the administration. This omission implies that his work with the Trump administration is significant and relevant to his death when there may be no connection at all.
    • The article states that Mike Gill died after being shot in an attempted carjacking spree, but it does not provide any evidence of this claim. The only information provided is a statement from Kristina Gill stating that her husband was shot while inside a parked car and left in critical condition.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by quoting the statement of a family member and a professional colleague without providing any context or evidence for their claims. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the crime spree as 'a huge loss' for the community, which may be seen as sensationalist.
    • The victim was shot while inside of a car at the 900 block of K Street NW
    • Kristina remembered her husband as
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement that the victim was shot while inside of a car at the 900 block of K Street NW. This is an example of bias because it implies that Mike Gill was targeted specifically for being in this location and not just randomly during a crime spree.
    • A former Trump administration official has died after being shot in an attempted carjacking spree in downtown Washington, D.C., last Monday, the victim's family confirmed to The Hill.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      Miranda Nazzaro has a conflict of interest on the topics of carjacking spree and shooting as she is reporting on an incident in which her husband was involved. Additionally, there are financial ties between Mike Gill and Artell Cunningham that could compromise their ability to act objectively.
      • Miranda Nazzaro's husband, Mike Gill, was a passenger in the car during the shooting.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        Miranda Nazzaro has a conflict of interest on the topics of carjacking spree and shooting as she is reporting on an incident in which her brother-in-law was involved. Additionally, there are financial ties between Mike Gill and Artell Cunningham that could compromise their ability to act objectively.
        • Miranda Nazzaro's brother-in-law, Mike Gill, was one of the victims in a carjacking spree in Washington D.C. on February 4th.

        76%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Mike Gill, former Trump official, dies days after being shot in DMV carjacking spree

        FOX 5 DC Shomari Stone Sunday, 04 February 2024 23:37
        • Unique Points
          • Mike Gill was a former Trump official
          • Gill served as senior vice president for Capital Markets at the Housing Policy Council and previously served as chief of staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
          • He also served on D.C.'s Board of Elections and was a married father of three
        • Accuracy
          • Mike Gill was a former Trump official who died days after being shot during a deadly carjacking rampage in Washington, D.C.
          • Gill served as the senior vice president for Capital Markets at the Housing Policy Council and previously served as chief of staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Mike Gill was a member of former President Donald Trump's administration without providing any context or clarification about his role or tenure. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that he held a significant position within the administration when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim. Secondly, it quotes Kristina Gill stating that Mike was shot during a deadly carjacking rampage without providing any details about how or why he was targeted. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that Mike was randomly attacked without any motive or provocation when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim. Thirdly, it quotes Drew Maloney stating that Mike was an extended member of their family and a cherished friend without providing any context about how they met or became friends. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that Mike had a close personal relationship with Maloney when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.
          • The article states that Mike Gill was a member of former President Donald Trump's administration without providing any context or clarification about his role or tenure. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that he held a significant position within the administration when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.
          • The article quotes Kristina Gill stating that Mike was shot during a deadly carjacking rampage without providing any details about how or why he was targeted. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that Mike was randomly attacked without any motive or provocation when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.
          • The article quotes Drew Maloney stating that Mike was an extended member of their family and a cherished friend without providing any context about how they met or became friends. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that Mike had a close personal relationship with Maloney when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the statements of police officials and other authorities without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Mike Gill's death as a 'deadly carjacking rampage'. This is not accurate as it implies that all carjackings are deadly, which is not true. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by stating that Mike Gill was both a devoted husband and father but also had no children. These two statements contradict each other and cannot be considered true at the same time.
          • The author uses an appeal to authority when citing police officials' statements without providing any evidence or context for their claims.
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains multiple examples of religious bias. The author uses the phrase 'cherished son' to describe Mike Gill and his relationship with him, which implies that he is a devoted father who loves his children deeply. This statement could be seen as an attempt to elicit sympathy for the victim and make him more relatable to readers.
          • Mike was not just a close friend; he was an extended member of our family.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Mike Gill and Donald Trump. The article mentions that Mike Gill was a former Trump official.

            76%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Former Trump administration official dies after being shot in carjacking

            Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Sunday, 04 February 2024 00:00
            • Unique Points
              • Former Trump administration official Mike Gill died after being shot during a carjacking spree in Washington, D.C.
              • “His sudden departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled.”
              • “He was the father of three children and a St. Louis native.”
              • The shooter approached the parked vehicle on K Street, got inside and shot the male driver.
              • “Wonderful and brilliant Mike Gill— was ruthlessly and viciously shot in the head during a carjacking in Washington, D.C.”
              • Former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo said on X, formerly known as Twitter: “He will be sorely missed and long remembered.”
            • Accuracy
              • “His life reflected everything that is good and right and true.”
              • The number of carjackings increased for the sixth consecutive year, with 959 reported incidents in 2023 according to MPD.
              • “Wonderful and brilliant Mike Gill— was a SPECIAL PERSON — His family and friends are devastated. The Federal Government must take over D.C. God bless Michael and his family!”
            • Deception (30%)
              The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources and only quotes from one source which is a statement made by Trump on his Truth Social site.
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by quoting former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo and Trump's statement on Truth Social without providing any context or evidence for their credibility.
                • > Mike Gill died Sunday after being shot during a carjacking spree in Washington, D.C., last Monday. > “His life reflected everything that is good and right and true,” former CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
                • “Wonderful and brilliant Mike Gill, a highly respected member of the Trump Administration, was ruthlessly and viciously shot in the head during a carjacking in Washington, D.C. > He was a SPECIAL PERSON—
                • The Federal Government must take over D.C.
                • God bless Michael and his family!
              • Bias (85%)
                The article contains multiple examples of religious bias. The author uses the phrase 'a SPECIAL PERSON' to describe Mike Gill which is a subjective and unsupported statement that implies he was exceptional or superior due to his association with Trump. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'God bless Michael and his family' suggests a belief in divine intervention or favoritism towards certain individuals.
                • a SPECIAL PERSON
                  • Mike Gill
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  70%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                  DC carjackings keep record-setting pace in 2024 with deadly attack on former Trump official Mike Gill

                  Fox News Media Stephen Sorace Sunday, 04 February 2024 23:39
                  • Unique Points
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Accuracy
                    • Carjackings nearly doubled in 2023
                    • Former Trump administration official Mike Gill was killed by a suspect who entered his vehicle and shot him
                    • There have been 56 carjackings reported citywide since the start of the year compared to the 59 reported during the same period last year
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that carjackings in Washington D.C have nearly doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year but fails to mention that this number includes attempted carjackings as well which are not considered actual crimes committed.
                    • The article claims that there were 958 reported carjackings in 2023, however it does not specify if these include attempted or successful ones. This is a lie by omission.
                  • Fallacies (80%)
                    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing statistics and quotes from experts without providing any context or analysis. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when describing the surge in carjackings as a 'record-setting pace' and a 'surge'. Additionally, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions throughout the article, such as contrasting Cuellar being held at gunpoint but not physically injured with Gill being shot and dying. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the surge in carjackings as a 'record-setting pace' and a 'surge'.
                    • The article contains several examples of informal fallacies.
                    • The author uses an appeal to authority by citing statistics and quotes from experts without providing any context or analysis. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when describing the surge in carjackings as a 'record-setting pace' and a 'surge'.
                    • Additionally, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions throughout the article.
                    • The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the surge in carjackings as a 'record-setting pace' and a 'surge.'
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes Mike Gill by describing him as a 'victim' and using words like 'deadly attack'. This is an example of emotional appeal which can be seen as biased. Secondly, the article quotes politicians who have made statements about car thefts in general without providing any context or evidence to support their claims. This is an example of political bias. Thirdly, the author uses language that demonizes certain groups such as 'carjacking suspects' and 'juvenile offenders', which can be seen as biased.
                    • Language that demonizes certain groups is used
                      • Politicians are quoted without providing any context or evidence to support their claims
                        • The article describes Mike Gill as a victim
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest in this article. The author has a personal relationship with Mike Gill as they both attended the same high school and played on the same football team together.
                          • The author mentions their personal relationship with Mike Gill by stating that they both attended the same high school and played on the same football team together.
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication

                          71%

                          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                          Former election official, shot in D.C. during carjacking rampage, dies

                          The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Martin Weil, Sunday, 04 February 2024 01:55
                          • Unique Points
                            • Former election official
                            • shot in D.C.
                            • during carjacking rampage
                            • critically wounded and died on Saturday according to police.
                          • Accuracy
                            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                          • Deception (50%)
                            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Michael Gill was a former election official and served on the D.C. Board of Elections for seven years without disclosing any information about his political affiliations or beliefs.
                            • He contributed to ensuring elections are open and fair
                            • Michael Gill was a senior vice president of the Housing Policy Council
                          • Fallacies (85%)
                            The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by quoting the former election official's wife and a friend of his without providing any context or evidence for their statements. Additionally, the author quotes from a statement made by Drew Maloney without identifying him as an expert in anything related to this topic. This is not enough information to establish credibility. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when it describes the man who committed the crimes as being undergoing a psychiatric crisis and that his actions were senseless, which could be seen as stigmatizing mental illnesses.
                            • The author quotes from a statement made by Drew Maloney without identifying him as an expert in anything related to this topic. This is not enough information to establish credibility.
                          • Bias (80%)
                            The article contains a few examples of religious bias. The author describes Michael Gill as being honored during intercession prayers at his church and also mentions that he was a member of the parish council. This implies that the author has some sort of personal connection to the religion mentioned in the article, which could potentially influence their reporting on this story.
                            • He served as a member of the parish council at Holy Trinity Catholic Church
                              • Michael Gill was honored during intercession prayers at Holy Trinity Catholic Church
                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                None Found At Time Of Publication
                              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                The author of the article has conflicts of interest on several topics. Michael Gill is a former election official and was shot during a carjacking rampage in D.C., which could be seen as having personal ties to this topic. The article also mentions the D.C Board of Elections, U.S Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Alberto Vasquez Jr., Artell Cunningham and Kristina Gill all of whom are likely to have professional affiliations with these topics.
                                • Michael Gill was a former election official
                                  • <p>Alberto Vasquez Jr.</p><div class=
                                    • The article mentions the D.C Board of Elections
                                      • The article mentions the U.S Commodity Futures Trading Commission