Wounded CHP Officer Is Off Ventilator
California Highway Patrol Officer Rafael “Ralph” Casillas was able to talk with family members Sunday, but remained in critical condition in the intensive care ward at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills. “His injuries are very severe,” said nursing supervisor Marie Ogilzie.
Still, doctors were able to remove him from a ventilator, “which is a very big plus,” she said. “He’s doing as well as can be expected.”
Doctors operated on Casillas on Friday evening to repair abdomen and wrist wounds.
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