Corey Comperatore

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Corey Comperatore
Born(1974-06-16)June 16, 1974
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 13, 2024(2024-07-13) (aged 50)
Butler Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Cause of deathGunshot wound
NationalityAmerican
Known forVictim of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Political partyRepublican

Corey Comperatore (June 16, 1974 – July 13, 2024) was an American fire chief who was killed by Thomas Matthew Crooks during an attempted assassination of Donald Trump in 2024.[1] He was also a project and tooling engineer,[2] and a veteran in the U.S. Army Reserves.[3] Hundreds of people attended his funeral services.[4][5]

Early life

Comperatore was raised in Sarver. He graduated from a high school in Freeport.[6]

Personal life

Comperatore was married and had two daughters. His wife described him as a "devout" Republican.[7] He was a Christian and attended a Methodist congregation in Cabot Church regularly.[6] NBC News described him as an "avid" supporter of Trump.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Former fire chief killed at Trump rally hailed as a 'hero,' two more victims identified". NBC News. 2024-07-14. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  2. ^ "Thousands celebrate life of Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief killed at Trump rally". Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  3. ^ Linder, Lauren; Sayer, Ricky; Bortz, Shelley (2024-07-18). "Corey Comperatore, Sarver man killed at Trump rally, remembered during public visitation - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  4. ^ "Hundreds gather to pay respects to Corey Comperatore, the man killed at Trump's Butler rally". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  5. ^ "Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding taps". AP News. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  6. ^ a b Medina, Eduardo; Cochrane, Emily (2024-07-19). "A Small Town Gives a Solemn Farewell to Man Killed at a Trump Rally". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  7. ^ Kenning, Chris. "A hero, a firefighter, a Trump supporter. What will Corey Comperatore's death mean?". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
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