Actually, elohssa, he was transported by the officers to receive assistance. The officers were veterans as well and went out of their way to help him. Everything that happened before the officers were able to deduce he needed help was good police work. BTW, I'm a combat veteran as well and this is what I deduce about the veteran at the mid city mall: Vet-yes Traumatic injury-yes Deserves respect-yes Needs medical/emotional/psychological assistance-yes Is an arrogant, egotistical ssa with a superiority