The intersection of crime and mental health crises took center stage on social media again this week. This time, the firestorm centered around a local business in Portland, Oregon. The controversy began after footage circulated online showing an individual shattering the front glass entrance of Heretic Coffee — but it was the establishment’s unusual response that really caught everyone’s attention.
The incident began when a person, identified by the shop as a frequent customer, approached the building and delivered a forceful kick to the front door. The impact shattered the lower pane, sending fragments across the entrance.
