A Controversial Moment: San Francisco Art Gallery Owner Helps Homeless Woman
The incident, which was captured on camera by a San Francisco art gallery owner spraying a homeless lady with a hose Monday at his establishment, has caused a storm on social media. Some condemn it, while others say that it is the latest indication of the city’s woeful homeless situation. ICollier Gwin, the owner of Foster Gwin Gallery, can be seen spraying water on the woman as she cries.
Gwin later spoke out, defending his actions and saying that she had become a nuisance around the area. Many social media commenters condemned Gwin; others supported him. Local businesses have been scathing about the city’s handling of the problem of the unhoused for months. It’s obvious that this viral video will not be forgotten after the next news cycle. Find out what Gwin said to local media and how the public responded.
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“She was so out-of-control”
Gwin admitted that he was in the video and defended himself. an interview Tuesday With the San Francisco Chronicle. He claimed that the homeless woman had become violent, was throwing her belongings around and turning people away.
Gwin said that he told Gwin to move. “She starts screaming belligerent things, spitting, yelling at me… at that point she was so out of control… I spray her with the hose and say, ‘Move, move. I will help.
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“Am I Sorry?”
Edison Garcia, a nearby chef at Brioche Café, saw the scene at 6 a.m., and pulled out his smartphone to take a picture. record. He said, “I was shocked,” Chronicle.
“I know that lady,” Gwin stated that he had let the woman sleep in his entryway for several days before the incident and called the police and other agencies to try to help her. Gwin said, “You see, spraying her isn’t the solution. However, spraying was something that woke her, and that calmed she down.” “So, am I sorry?” I’m only sorry that… my way of helping her countlessly has gotten nothing done.”
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The Business Owners of the Company Had Tried to Get Women Help
Gwin, a San Francisco resident for 40 years, stated that “what they saw was very regrettable”. “I feel terrible, not because I want out of trouble or something, but because it was something I had done to help this woman on the streets.
He stated that he and other nearby business owners had called social workers to seek assistance for the woman at least twice in the past two weeks. Gwin stated, “I told her she needed psychiatric treatment.” You can see that she is pulling at her hair and screaming. She’s also talking in tongues.
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“He Should Consider Letting Go”
Gwin’s video interview with Twitter was posted, and commenters immediately weighed-in. “He’s frustrated. “I completely understand why he did the things he did,” stated user. @giovigang. “He shouldn’t have done that though. Unfortunately, SF isn’t gonna change anytime soon. He should consider moving. “Either way, the man should not be hosing down an emotionally disturbed sentient being in winter.” @SK_Hurley.
“He should be arrested for elder abuse or assault,” said @javert2323. “If she chooses to live that way, great. But in this case, she shouldn’t be allowed on public roads in front of businesses.” @petrichorldn_. “If she actually admitted that she would like to be homeless, it is hard to feel sorry for her living on the streets. She should move.”
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City is experiencing an increase in homelessness
San Francisco is facing a growing problem with homeless people. According to government figures, the number of homeless in San Francisco is now at 8,000. This is the second highest figure since 2005. Local Castro Merchants Association members reported that homeless people had been harassing their customers in August. They asked for assistance from the city.
In a letter, the association stated that “they need shelter and/or service and they need them instantly,” and sent a request to city officials. “Our community is in dire need of help to recover from the loss of business revenue and from vandalism/graffiti (often committed unhoused) and we ask you to please take immediate action.