Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sunday provided an update on the investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Shapiro said state police are working with federal investigators to gather more information about the shooter. He also paid tribute to the victim, Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed while shielding his wife and daughter during the attack.
“Last night we lost a fellow Pennsylvania native, Corey. I just spoke with his wife and Corey’s two daughters. Corey was a father to daughters, a firefighter and attended church every Sunday. Corey loved his community and especially his family,” Shapiro said.
“Corey was a huge supporter of the former president and was so excited to be with him and the community last night. I asked Corey’s wife if I could share what we talked about and she said sure. She also asked me to share with everyone that Corey died a hero and that he gave his life to protect his family,” he added.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro honored rally participant Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the assassination attempt on former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. (Facebook)
The victim’s sister, Dawn Comperatore Schafer, also posted on Facebook that Corey was “a hero who protected his daughters.”
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“His wife and daughters have just been through the unthinkable, unimaginable. My brother just turned 50 and had so much more left to experience in life. Hate knows no limits, love knows no limits. Please pray for my sister-in-law, niece, mother, sister, me and his niece and nephew. This feels like a terrible nightmare but we know this is our painful reality,” Schafer wrote.
An undated file photo of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the alleged gunman behind the attempted assassination of former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Fox News Digital Law Enforcement Source)
Shapiro also confirmed that he discussed the investigation with President Biden on Saturday night. He said state police have been given all the resources they need to assist the FBI in the ongoing investigation.
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The FBI identified the suspect as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, and said he fired at the former president from a rooftop about 130 yards from the stage.
On July 13, 2024, Donald Trump was photographed with blood running down his face and surrounded by Secret Service agents as he was escorted off stage at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Rebecca Droke/AFP via Getty Images)
Governor Shapiro once again condemned the attack and said he prayed for a full recovery for the two shooting victims, who remain in critical condition.
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He also said he has not yet spoken to President Trump, but that he wishes the former president good health and a speedy recovery.
Fox News Digital’s Scott MacDonald contributed to this update.
