Three victims of former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday have been identified by the Pennsylvania State Police.
The victim’s name was Corey Comperatore, 50, from Sarver, Pennsylvania.
David Dutch, 57, of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, has been confirmed as the second victim of the incident. Right now, his condition is reported as stable. According to a state police media release, James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, was identified as the third casualty. He is likewise listed in stable condition.
According to Allegheny General Hospital, the two injured patients were “essentially the same as they were last night,” and their conditions remained critical but stable on Sunday night.
“These victims and their families are certainly in our thoughts today,” Colonel Christopher Paris, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner stated. “The Pennsylvania State Police continue to work tirelessly alongside our federal, state and local partners as this investigation continues.”
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In observance of Comperatore, Governor Josh Shapiro has directed that all Commonwealth and US flags be flown at half staff right now on all Commonwealth properties, public buildings, and grounds throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
“Corey was the very best of us,” Shapiro stated. “Corey died a hero. Corey dove on his family to protect them last night. Corey was a ‘girl dad.’ Corey was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community.”
The shooter was identified as Bethel Park resident Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20. According to the US Secret Service, a sniper from the agency shot and killed him.
