UW investigating after intruder disrupts a class with slurs, apparent Nazi salute Ann Dornfeld October 02, 2025 / 4:14 pm

University of Washington police are investigating an incident where a man interrupted a human sexuality lecture.

A viral video of the incident shows the intruder shouting gay and ableist slurs and appearing to make a Nazi salute as the class jeered him.

After the professor and dozens of students ran the man out of the building, he appeared to film the professor yelling at him. Eventually, someone else ran up and appeared to pepper spray the intruder.

After another chase, students tackled the man and he was arrested by university police.

UW spokesperson Victor Balta said the case is under investigation for possible criminal charges, and that police are st

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