By Cesar Reyes
14 Jul 2024, 14:15 PM EDT
Pennsylvania authorities announced that the person who died in the attack against former US President Donald Trump was identified as Corey Comperatore, a firefighter and father of two daughters.
“Corey was an avid supporter of the former president and was very excited to be with him in the community last night,” said Governor Josh Shapiro.
At a press conference, Governor Shapiro said that The deceased died as a “hero” by jumping in and protecting his family while the shots were being fired.
“What happened is absolutely unacceptable and tragic.“Last night, President Biden called me to tell us that we have all the necessary resources here in Pennsylvania,” he said.
The governor also asked Americans to pray for former President Donald Trump and the two people who are still in critical condition after being shot.
“I ask everyone to say a prayer for the two people from Pennsylvania. “We are praying for the former president, who is in critical condition for his recovery. We are thinking and crying for his family. This is a very difficult time for them and also for the family who lost one of their loved ones in the attack against the former president,” he said.
Josh Shapiro added that he has spoken with Comperatore’s family members.as well as one of the two people who were injured, whose condition was not reported.
According to The New York Times, citing Dawn Comperatore Schafer, Corey Comperatore’s sister, the deceased firefighter was 50 years old.
With information from EFE.
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