Unidentified man causes disturbance in bookstore
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An unidentified man at the SFSU Bookstore was taken down by SF State police causing a disruptive scene, according to witnesses on April 2.

“He was ranting in the bookstore and then he went outside and started yelling at the vendors,” said Shane Papatolics, 33, an education major who was in the bookstore.

Another SF State student witness, Colleen Nanry, communications major, saw the man dragged on the ground face first. “[He was] absolutely not resisting,” said Nanry.

SF State Police Officer Joe Mora said the man “was yelling at people and causing a disturbance.”

The man suffered a cut to his head and was sent to San Francisco General Hospital, said Captain Jun Takashi of the SF State police.

According to Takashi, the SFSU bookstore will be pressing charges.

Photographers Eric Lawson and Molly Stetson contributed to this report.

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Eric Lawson | staff photographer
An unidentified man is apprehended by university police after he allegedly caused a disturbance at the SFSU Bookstore. Police said the bookstore will press charges against the man, who was sent to SF General Hospital.

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COMMENTS

MANUEL said

THIS JUST SHOW HOW HORRIBLE OUR POLICE ARE ON CAMPUS. LOOKS LIKE AN ABUSE OF POWER TO ME AND EVERYONE I'VE TALKED TO!

Boris said

In response to Manuel-
I was in the bookstore and witnessed what the older guy did. I also witnessed the man resist and fight the officer. I dont believe it was abuse of power, the older gentleman simply did not comply. I heard the cop approach the man and speak with him in a good manner. The man started ranting about something and did not cooperate. Keep in mind the police are here to protect us and the university. Im sorry you dont agree. You said that everyone you talked to said it was abuse of power. But did everyone you talked to know the circumstances? I believe they got a dangerous person off of the campus. Please just think of the other possibilites that were not brought to light.

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