UPDATE AT 6PM – Family of Paul Nebel have posted to social media that he has passed away and commented “he deserved so much better than this.”

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Central States Fair has identified its maintenance manager as the victim of a Sunday morning shooting at the fairgrounds in Rapid City that sparked a multi-agency manhunt.

Paul Nebel, known to many as “Pauly,” was injured when 58-year-old John Troy Lee of Rapid City opened fire at the fairgrounds at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday. Nebel remains hospitalized following the incident. Many social media posts indicate he is in a medically induced coma.

In a statement, the Central States Fair, Inc. family expressed their heartbreak over the tragic events involving their team member.

“Known to many simply as ‘Pauly,’ he is a cherished member of our team and a friend to countless people throughout our community,” the organization stated. “Right now, our focus is on supporting Paul and those who love him.”

The organization is asking the Rapid City community to keep Nebel, his family, friends, and colleagues in their thoughts.

“We welcome every prayer, positive thought, healing wish, and act of support during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement continued.

Fair officials also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of concern and compassion they have received. They asked for patience and understanding from the Rapid City community in the days ahead as they support Nebel and one another.

The shooting suspect, Lee, fled the Rapid City area in a Chevrolet pickup truck following the attack on Nebel. Law enforcement later tracked Lee to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where he died in a shootout that also left an Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety officer wounded.

Multiple local and federal agencies are continuing to investigate the Rapid City shooting and the subsequent events.