Two of those critically injured during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday are in stable condition, according to police.
During the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet the FBI says was fired by 20-year old Thomas Matthew Crooks. One man, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore of Sarver, Pennsylvania, was killed shielding his family from bullets. Two others were taken to the hospital to be treated following the attack.
In a news release, Pennsylvania State Police identified the injured victims as 57-year-old David Dutch, of New Kensington, and 74-year-old James Copenhaver, of Moon Township. According to police, they are in stable condition.
“These victims and their families are certainly in our thoughts today,” said Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris. “The Pennsylvania State Police continue to work tirelessly alongside our federal, state and local partners as this investigation continues.”
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all American and commonwealth flags to be lowered to half staff in honor of Comperatore, who was hailed as a hero. Comperatore, a firefighter, had two daughters and has been described as a pillar in his community.
Trump authorized a GoFundMe page be set up to aid victims of the assassination attempt.
“President Donald Trump has authorized this account as a place for donations to the supporters and families wounded or killed in today’s brutal and horrific assassination attempt,” the page says. “All donations will be directed to these proud Americans as they grieve and recover. May God bless and unite our nation.”
In a Truth Social post Sunday morning, Trump said it was God who saved him during the attack and expressed his love for the victims.
“Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers yesterday, as it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will FEAR NOT, but instead remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of Wickedness,” he said.
“Our love goes out to the other victims and their families. We pray for the recovery of those who were wounded, and hold in our hearts the memory of the citizen who was so horribly killed. In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win,” he added.
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