An Orange County Sheriff's deputy is on life support, unlikely to survive a serious brain injury he suffered while training at the gym Monday.
Deputy Michael Milmerstadt suddenly suffered an excruciating headache during the training session, authorities said.
At the hospital, doctors determined that his headache was a life-threatening brain injury, and was placed on life support.
The Sheriff's Office said that Milmerstadt's wife and three sons told him goodbye as he is not expected to recover.
“It is with deep sadness that we inform you Deputy Milmerstadt's family has said goodbye to him,” the sheriff's statement said.
“Mike remains on life support because it's his wish and their wish that he provides a chance at life to others through organ donation.”
Milmerstadt, who joined the force seven years ago and worked as a deputy and a SWAT member, was the only provider for his wife and sons.
“Please keep his wife, their boys, and his loved ones in your thoughts.”
