Iraq War Vet Critically Injured by Police Attack on Occupy Oakland Protest

Scott Olsen, a 24-year-old Iraqi war veteran, suffered a fractured skull after being shot in the face with a tear gas canister. Olsen was injured Tuesday night in a police crackdown on Occupy Oakland protesters.

The video below shows Olsen engaging in peaceful protest moments before being shot by police. It also documents police shooting tear gas at those who tried to help Olsen after he was injured.

Footage of Scott Olsen being shot by Police at Occupy Oakland from Raleigh

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