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Family members: Mount Vernon officer shot makes 'huge step forward'

Officer Mike McClaughry 

The Mount Vernon officer who was shot during a standoff situation made what family calls a "huge step forward," according to a Facebook page that supports Officer Mike McClaughry.

"A nurse reported today that my dad opened his eyes, looked around and then fell back asleep. He is still in ICU as critical but it is a HUGE step forward!!" the Facebook post said.

Officer Mike "Mick" McClaughry remains in stable, but critical condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

One of the doctors who's been treating the Mount Vernon police officer who was shot in the head last week was going to give an update on his condition Wednesday, but the news conference has been canceled.

>> Related: Doctors' update on condition of wounded Mount Vernon officer postponed

The news conference was canceled because the officer's daughter, who was going to speak about her father's condition, was sick Wednesday.

The Facebook page appears to be managed by the daughter. A post earlier today read:

"Just wanted to say thank you for all of your love and well wishes. It's truly been amazing and I know my dad will be overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. Unfortunately I've come down with the flu but I do have more pictures to share and will post them when I'm able."

Family members of one of the three suspects in the shooting of a Mount Vernon police officer say their hearts are with Officer Mike McClaughry and the Mount Vernon Police Department.

>> Related: Man, 2 teens charged in shooting of Mount Vernon officer

They were at Skagit County District Court today as Ernesto Rivas, 44, had his charge read aloud to him by a judge.

"We are all part of this community, we know the police officer, and we support all of our officers here, and we’re just so sorry that something like this has happened," Selena Evans, cousin of Ernesto Rivas told KIRO 7 News.

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Rivas and two teens are charged with attempted murder in the first-degree for shooting McClaughry in the back of the head.

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