A tragic incident unfolded at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, as a gunman opened fire, claiming the life of one participant and injuring two others. Among those narrowly escaping harm was former President Donald Trump. The victims of the shooting are currently receiving medical attention while the deceased is being remembered for his courageous final act.
The Incident
During the rally, David Dutch, 57, and James Copenhaver, 74 were wounded but are now under medical care. Tragically, Corey Comperatore, a retired firefighter and father of two did not survive. Comperatore was fatally hit by gunfire while attempting to protect his family from the shooter’s onslaught.
Commemorating a Hero
On Monday, Comperatore’s widow detailed his last moments. His final words “Get down!” were echoed as he shielded his family from danger. Helen Comperatore recalled this heroic act to The New York Post, affirming that her husband is her hero.
Responses and Reactions
Helen shared that President Joe Biden reached out to her family after the incident, but she refused to speak with him due to her late husband’s political beliefs. The couple were high school sweethearts about to celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary when the tragedy occurred at a rally they attended as a family.
Rest in Peace Corey Comperatore, a true hero that died last night protecting his family pic.twitter.com/MOMdt0nx3K
— greg (@greg16676935420) July 14, 2024
Fundraising and Support
A GoFundMe page has been established by the family, which has already raised $990,000 in support. Helen expressed gratitude for the donations from across the country and reiterated her late husband’s dedication to their family.
The Shooter’s Identity
The alleged shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks was identified through DNA and facial recognition technology as he had no ID on his person. Employed as a dietary aide at a nursing facility and part of a local gun club, Crooks’ motive remains unclear despite extensive investigations by FBI authorities.
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