Who Was Corey Comperatore
Corey Comperatore was a retired firefighter and father of two from Sarver, Pennsylvania. He was fatally shot during an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally near Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. He was the only audience member killed in the incident.
Autopsy Findings
The Butler County coroner released the autopsy report confirming that Comperatore died from gunshot wounds. The report documented multiple injuries consistent with rifle fire and noted the trajectory and damage to vital organs. The examination was conducted by forensic pathologists and documented in standard medicolegal fashion.
Official Context and Sources
Authorities classified the incident as an assassination attempt, and the autopsy findings were shared as part of the broader law enforcement investigation. Reports from the county coroner and federal agencies describe the sequence of events and medical cause of death. Additional details are available through the Butler County coroner's office and the FBI.
