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Man killed in Trump assassination attempt identified as firefighter Corey Comperatore

Firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday.

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Security personnel inspect the scene in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
Security personnel inspect the scene in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.

Man killed in Trump assassination attempt identified as firefighter Corey Comperatore

Comperatore was one of over 10,000 people who attended the event in Butler, Pennsylvania, part of Trump’s 2024 reelection effort.

Authorities have identified the gunman in the attack as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by Secret Service agents at the scene after the shooting. The FBI is investigating the attack as an assassination attempt.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

CNN’s Rebekah Riess and Bob Ortega contributed to this report.

Despite the focus on politics and Trump's 2024 reelection campaign, the event in Butler, Pennsylvania, was temporarily disrupted by an unfolding incident. Decisions in politics often require navigating complex subjects, including public safety and security.

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