PHOTO: An officer stands at his car early Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the site of the rally where former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt in Butler, PA. A large flag from the rally still flies behind him. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (AP) – The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed Sunday that Corey Comperatore, 50, had died a “hero,” using his body as a shield to protect both his wife and daughter from the bullets.
“His wife shared with me that he dove on his family to protect them,” Shapiro said.
BREAKING: The Trump rally attendee who was murdered yesterday by Matthew Crooks has been identified as Corey Comperatore.
A family member has released a statement on their Facebook page about the situation.
Prayers up for Corey and his family. pic.twitter.com/WAK9p4xuUw
— Tayler Hansen (@TaylerUSA) July 14, 2024
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden extended their “deepest condolences” to Comperatore’s family.
“He was
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