The Shredder, a hardcore punk and metal venue in Boise, ID, has recently come under scrutiny after owner Justin Cantrell shared security footage of his repeated attempts to drive away a homeless man occupying the venue’s patio.
Cantrell’s methods have included blasting music (to which the man responds by flipping off the camera), spraying him with what Cantrell dubbed “the bum rinser 5000,” and most recently throwing firecrackers near him.
In his own words, Cantrell commented: “I've asked this guy on numerous occasions to not camp out on the patio. He leaves his trash every time and pisses all over, but I finally got his ass with the bum rinser 5000!”
The footage, which Cantrell posted online himself, has been circulating and has sparked debate on r/Boise, where many have questioned the ethics of his actions.
If you’d like to support the unhoused community in the Boise area, you can donate to Boise Rescue Mission Ministries, which provides services to men, women, and children in Boise, Nampa, and the surrounding areas.
See the shared clips below.
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