tening injuries, Mayen's immediate thoughts were of his family.

 He got all these injuries and all these gunshots and all that, and he was still speaking,  a friend of the family shared.  And the only thing that he wants is that somebody call his wife to let him know that he was injured. 

The mother of his child spoke of her enduring faith in Spanish, stating,  If you have hope, my husband will return home. 

A nearby neighbor described the sound of the police shootout that woke the community.

 Because I told myself, it's not fireworks, it is one at a time. And this one was like poof, poof. And I'm like, no, this was a blind shot. This is not fireworks. 

Jan's Towing released a statement on social media confirming the identity of the victim as one of their own.

 One of our Jan's Towing family members was involved in a very serious on-duty incident. Right now, our hearts are with the employee, their family, our team and everyone affected. We ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and ears during this incredibly difficult time. Out of respect for the family and the ongoing law enforcement investigation, we will not be commenting further or sharing additional details at this time. Thank you for your compassion, your prayers and your understanding. 

What's next:

The independent investigation into the CHP officer-involved shooting will continue alongside the primary investigation into the initial assault on Mayen.

Doctors are continuing to monitor Mayen's condition as he remains under intensive care.

What you can do:

Members of the community who wish to support the family during this time can visit their GoFundMe campaign online.