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Officials in Pennsylvania have just identified the person killed during the attempt on former President Donald Trump‘s life.
Governor Josh Shapiro spoke just moments ago in a news conference with reporters … and, he revealed Corey Comperatore as the attendee who was killed by the sniper who shot Trump.
The governor says Comperatore — a husband, father-of-two and firefighter — was shot … adding Corey’s wife told him he was shot protecting members of his family from the gunfire.
Corey’s daughter — Allyson Comperatore — posted in his honor as well … confirming his heroic actions on Saturday … while providing a more detailed personal look at her father and his character.
Allyson says she and her sister never needed anything, their dad was always there to take of them … adding he made friends easily, believed deeply in God and always showed up when asked.
A GoFundMe has been set up for Corey’s family in the aftermath of the tragedy … and, it’s already raised close to $200k at the time of this writing.
The shooting captured the attention of the nation Saturday afternoon … with video capturing the harrowing moment the 45th President of the United States was shot in the ear, blood running down his face in subsequent photos.
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We’ve since shocking obtained video showing the gunman — identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks — opening fire and quickly being taken down by Secret Service.
Corey Comperatore was 50.
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