Scott Thomas Olsen, 24, of Onalaska, Wisc., was admitted to Highland after he was hit on the head above his right eye during clashes with police, said hospital spokesman Curt Olsen, who is not related to the veteran.
"It's absolutely unconscionable that our citizens are going overseas to protect other citizens just to come back and have our own police
hurt them," said Joshua Shepherd, a six-year Navy veteran and friend of Scott Olsen's.
Fellow protesters brought him in after he failed to respond to basic questions. Doctors at the hospital said that Olsen had brain swelling and placed him under immediate supervision.
"He survived two tours in Iraq," said Adele Carpenter, a friend of Olsen's and a member of the Civilian Soldier Alliance. "This struggle has high stakes, I really respect the fact that Scott was standing up for what he believes in. He's really passionate about social justice causes."
| Unshelved | by Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
I hope he'll be okay
Iraq veteran in critical condition after getting hit with police projectile during Occupy Oakland demonstration
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