Community Mourns Hero Firefighter Corey Comperatore Killed in Trump Rally Shooting

Friends and neighbors are remembering firefighter Corey Comperatore – the man shot and killed during a rally

Comperatore was one of the thousands of people who attended the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, part of Trump’s 2024 reelection effort. He died trying to protect his family

Authorities have identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by Secret Service agents at the scene after the shooting. The FBI is investigating the attack as an assassination attempt

Shapiro, who directed flags to be flown at half-staff in Comperatore’s memory, said he spoke to Comperatore’s wife and two daughters Sunday

An avid Trump supporter, Comperatore dove on his family to protect them from the gunfire

Helen Comperatore, the widow of Corey Comperatore, shared her husband’s last words, spoken as he shielded his family from bullets

Mike Morehouse, who lived next to Comperatore for years, counts him as a hero and intends to vote in his memory

In addition to Comperatore, two people were critically injured in the incident

David Dutch and James Copenhaver are recovering at Allegheny General Hospital

The Marine Corps League of Pennsylvania, Inc. identified Dutch as a commandant in their organization’s location in Westmoreland County

State police commissioner Col. Christopher Paris expressed sympathy for the victims and their families

The former president was shot in his right ear, leaving his face covered in blood

A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $4.3 million for the victims of the shooting

Residents and officials remember Comperatore as a hero who loved his family and community dearly

Witnesses described the chaos and terror that unfolded after shots were fired at the rally

Authorities are still investigating both the shooter’s possible motives and how he was able to access the area with a weapon

Corey Comperatore’s selfless act resonates deeply with his community and beyond, leaving a lasting impact

May he rest in peace, and may his family find comfort in the outpouring of support