SACRAMENTO-
The civilian in Friday’s shootings is fighting for his life.
As Anthony Holmes’ condition is continually monitored, those who know him best are hoping for the best.
Holmes was taken to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. According to relatives, doctors are waiting to operate on him but are unable to do so because of the swelling around his head.
As the Murphy’s celebrate another year of life for Javana Murphy’s mother, they’re holding vigil for Holmes.
“I’m kind of shook up,” Tyrone Murphy, a relative of Anthony Holmes told FOX40.
Holmes is one of four victims in Friday’s deadly shooting. The Murphy’s said a bullet hit Holmes’ hands and neck.
“We were talking to him and then all of a sudden today it’s like, you know, this all happened. So tomorrow’s never promised,” Javana Murphy, a friend of the victim said.
The Murphys are trying to make sense of a senseless act. They explained, Holmes wanted to be a better man for his children.
“He’s a good father, he stays in all his children’s lives. He’s outgoing, he’s outspoken,” Javana added.
He was a good friend to them both with their last conversation still fresh in their minds.
“He said, ‘Tyrone, stay out of the way because there’s a lot of things going on in Sacramento right now.’ He didn’t want me to get caught up or killed and I said I love you, thank you,” Tyrone told FOX40, tears welling up in his eyes.
As the Murphy’s continue to hold Holmes in their prayers and thoughts, they do their best to hold onto the special moments.