Corey Comperatore Killed at Trump Rally: A Tragic Event Unfolds
Firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed at trump rally during an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, as reported by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday.
Comperatore was among the thousands attending the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which was part of Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign.
According to the governor, he died while trying to protect his family. The Pennsylvania State Police confirmed his identity on Sunday.
Details of the Attack
Authorities have identified the gunman in Saturday’s attack as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed at the scene by Secret Service agents after the shooting. The FBI is treating the attack as an assassination attempt.
Governor Shapiro said on Sunday, "I just spoke to Corey’s wife and Corey’s two daughters. Corey was a dedicated supporter of the former president and was thrilled to be at the rally with him in the community last night. I asked Corey’s wife if I could share our conversation, and she agreed.
Corey Comperatore, who was killed in the shooting at a Donald Trump rally, was praised for diving on his family to protect them from bullets. https://t.co/Ma7ZNvzezy pic.twitter.com/8mQyZV6SH2
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She also wanted me to convey that Corey died a hero. Corey protected his family by diving on them during the rally. Corey was a devoted father to his daughters, a firefighter, a regular churchgoer, and a beloved member of his community. Above all, Corey loved his family," Shapiro added.
Flags at Half-Staff and Ongoing Investigation
Governor Shapiro announced that flags would be flown at half-staff in honor of Corey Comperatore.
The Pennsylvania State Police reported that, in addition to Comperatore, two people were critically injured in the incident: David Dutch, 57, from New Kensington, and James Copenhaver, 74, from Moon Township. Both are currently in stable condition.
Presidential Reactions and Community Support
The former president reported on social media that he was shot in his right ear, leaving his face covered in blood.
A GoFundMe campaign for the victims' families, verified by the platform, had raised over $3 million by Sunday afternoon, surpassing its initial goal by more than three times. According to the website, over 42,000 donations have been made.
On Sunday afternoon, President Joe Biden offered his condolences to Corey Comperatore's family. "We also extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who was killed," the president said.
"He was a father who lost his life protecting his family from the bullets being fired. God love him. We are also praying for the full recovery of those who were injured."
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