Man killed in attack on former US president Donald Trump (2017-2021) at a rally held Saturday afternoon in Pennsylvania was identified as Cory Comperator50-year-old firefighter and father of two daughters.

At a press conference, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiroconfirmed the identity of the victim after receiving permission from The composer’s wife, who was a supporter of the former Republican president and died a “hero.”

Rest in peace Cory Comperatore, a true hero who died last night protecting his family. pic.twitter.com/MOMdt0nx3K

— Greg (@greg16676935420) July 14, 2024

The Democratic governor noted that his wife said Cory Compatore died trying to protect his family shots fired during the attack.

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“Corey was an ardent supporter of the former president and I was very glad to be in his company last evening,” the governor added.

Later Pennsylvania State Police, revealed identity two more were injured. Near David DutchA 57-year-old man from New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and James Copenhaver, He is 74 years old and from Moon Township, also in Pennsylvania.

Both are in “stable state” the authorities added.

Shapiro asked all political leaders “To lower the temperature and overcome the existing hateful rhetoric, and strive for a better and brighter future for this nation.”

An emotional Josh Shapiro confirms that former Fire Chief Corey Comperatore was killed by the man who tried to kill Trump. Comperatore was shielding his family from bullets at a Trump rally.

Shapiro’s leadership here is amazing. pic.twitter.com/xStqYGYXqN

— James Lynch (@jameslynch32) July 14, 2024

The governor who I wish the former president a speedy recovery. with whom he said he had not yet had the opportunity to speak, he stressed:

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last night was completely unacceptable and tragic.

Shapiro He added that he had spoken with Relatives of the Comperatorand also with those of one of two people who were injuredthe status of which he did not report at the time.

During a rally held Saturday afternoon in Pennsylvania, Trump suffered an injury to his right ear as a result of shots fired by the alleged perpetrator of the attack, a 20-year-old young man Thomas Matthew Crookes.

As it became known this Sunday, AR-15 semi-automatic rifle that he tried to kill the former president, it was legally acquired by his father.

Other local security sources said that Two devices containing explosives were found in the suspect’s car and at his home in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

Crooks was shot and killed by the Secret Service. after several shots were fired from a high place on the roof of a one-story building near the stage where Trump took part in the rally about an hour’s drive from your home.

(according to information from EFE)