UPDATE: Wednesday 8/13
Specialist Matthew Richardson's sister tells WSAZ.com that he's progressed enough to be moved from the intensive care unit at Walter Reed Hospital, to a regular room.
He is now breathing on his own, and has started physical therapy.
His family says he will spend another three weeks in the hospital, before being moved to a rehabilitation facility.
UPDATE: Wednesday 7/16
Specialist Matthew Richardson's mother tells WSAZ.com that he's alert and communicating through a keypad.
In fact, Karen Richardson says Matthew still has his sense of humor. He even asked a nurse on Wednesday to take a picture with him.
Matthew's lungs are also getting stronger. His mother says if he keeps improving he could be off the ventilator in the next few days.
UPDATE: Tuesday 7/15
Doctors tried to remove Matthew's breathing tube, but could not due to injuries to his lungs.
ORIGINAL STORY: Saturday 7/12
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSAZ) -- An army specialist from Putnam County is recovering from serious injuries he received while serving in Iraq.
Specialist Matthew Richardson's mother says he was shot in Baghdad on Monday. He was treated and sent to Germany for further assistance. Now, he's at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington.
We spoke with Matthew's mother, who is at his side at Walter Reed. His sister told WSAZ.com Sunday morning that doctors put a tube back in to help him breathe because of a collapsed lung.
The military is investigating what happened, but this was not a combat injury.
Matthew is a 2006 Hurricane High School graduate. He was a standout baseball player there.
If you would like to send cards or letters to Matthew or his family, the address is listed below.
WRAMC
Attn: Matthew Richardson
45a SICU Bed 12
6900 Georgia Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20307
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