Man killed in shooting at Trump rally was ‘hero’ who protected his family

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro identified the man killed in a shooting at a Trump rally on Saturday as Corey Comperatore, a firefighter from the state.

During a news conference on Sunday, the governor said he had spoken with Comperatore’s wife and two daughters. He was described as a “hero” who rushed to protect his family when the shots rang out.

Comperatore was killed, according to the FBI, when a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

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Trump was shot in the right ear minutes after his appearance, the former president said on his Truth Social platform. He was reportedly examined at a local hospital before flying overnight back to New Jersey, where he has a home.

Two other participants in the rally were injured in the shooting and are in critical condition at a local hospital, officials said.

According to police, Secret Service members “neutralized” the gunman just minutes after he opened fire.