A San Francisco shop owner is the subject of online outrage after he was seen nonchalantly hosing down person experiencing homelessness out in the cold.
The footage, which was first posted to TikTok by Edson Garcia, owner of Brioche Bakery & Cafe, on Monday shows Collier Gwin arguing with the unnamed individual, before spraying him with a garden hose on the sidewalk outside of the Foster Gwin Gallery. Larry Maroney, a construction worker near the scene saw what happened, and quickly intervened.
He told KNTV: The victim, who identifies as male, according to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott, can be seen trying to block the spray of water, which we can only assume was chilly considering it was an outdoor house.
Gwin later spoke with the outlet, explaining that he, and the rest of the block, have a history with the individual: Related: Newborn Baby ‘Fighting For His Life’ After Pregnant Mother Was Shot & Killed He expressed sympathy for the man’s situation, but noted he’s called the police and city social services multiple times when the person allegedly becomes disruptive: However, Garcia, the original poster of the video, made conflicting claims: Maroney told the outlet: Police Chief Scott claimed the victim chose not to pursue charges, but noted, “an investigation is happening.” Gwin, later told KPIX in an interview: See more (below): Seems pretty heartless if you ask us! [Images via ABC7/YouTube] The post San Francisco Shop Owner Sprays Unhoused Person With Hose -- WTF?!
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