Pennsylvania State Police have released the names of the three protesters who were shot and killed during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler County on Saturday.
The deceased victim was identified as Corey Comperatore, 50, of Thurber, Pennsylvania.
The second victim has been identified as David Duch, 57, of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and is in stable condition. The third victim has been identified as James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and is also in stable condition.
“You’ve seen the news and are stunned at how divided we are, and finally the Marine Corps Federation has been shocked by this fact. We are deeply saddened to report that one of the civilians shot at our rally was one of our own,” Matt Popovich, vice commander of the Marine Corps Federation’s 8th District of Pennsylvania, said in a Facebook post.
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Former Fire Chief Corey Comperatore was shot and killed at a rally for former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. (Facebook)
“Westmoreland County Commander David Duch is in critical condition. He was shot in the liver and chest. He has already had one surgery and is scheduled for another this morning. He is currently in an induced coma. Please pray for him and his family,” Popovich continued.
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When Fox News Digital reached out to the Marine Corps Association of Pennsylvania, the company declined to comment.
Blood spills in the auditorium after a gunman opens fire on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. (Rebecca Droke/AFP via Getty Images)
“Our thoughts are with the victim and her family today,” said Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Parris. “Pennsylvania State Police continues to work tirelessly with our federal, state and local partners as the investigation continues.”
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A video shows supporters in the stands covered in blood after a gunman opened fire on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. (Rebecca Droke/AFP via Getty Images)
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Ordered In Comperatore’s honor, U.S. and state flags will be flown at half-staff at all state facilities, public buildings and grounds.
Comperatore, 50, was the former fire chief of Buffalo Township, a volunteer fire department, according to local news station WPXI.
Shapiro said he spoke with Comperatore’s wife on Sunday and was told he was a religious man.
“Last night we lost a fellow Pennsylvanian,” Shapiro said at a news conference. “Corey Comperatore was the father of a daughter. Corey was a firefighter. Corey attended church every Sunday. Corey loved his community and especially his family. Corey was a huge supporter of the former president and was thrilled to be with him in the community last night.”
At a press conference on Sunday, Shapiro called on Americans to pray together and turn away from hatred and malice.
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“Now is a moment when we all have a responsibility to ease tensions, move beyond the hateful rhetoric that exists, and seek a better, brighter future for our country. Please join Lori and me in praying for the two Pennsylvanians who remain in critical condition, the family of Corey Comperatore, and former President Donald Trump,” Shapiro said.
The FBI is investigating the shooting as an assassination attempt.
Fox News Digital’s Michael Dorgan and Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.
