Three Americans Were Put in the ‘Bullseye’ During the Assassination Attempt on Trump

At 6:11 pm on Sunday, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from the roof of a manufacturing plant outside of the Butler Farm Show grounds where Trump’s rally was held. He killed one rally attendee and seriously injured two others during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Some have blamed Biden’s statement during a private phone call with donors that it was “time to put Trump in a bullseye” for the assassination attempt. Regardless of where the fingers are pointing and where the blame is being placed, Trump escaped the bullet.

Three people did not.

Corey Comperatore

Corey Comperatore was a volunteer fire chief, engineer, father, husband, and hero. Just after his 50th birthday, Corey, his wife, and two daughters drove from their home in Sarver, Pennsylvania to attend the Butler rally.

When the bullets started flying, Corey was fatally shot while using his body to shield his family. His wife and daughters emerged unscathed. He was described as a man who loved God, his family, and his dogs.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags to fly at half-mast on Sunday to honor Corey’s heroism. The Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire House, where Corey volunteered, hung black bunting over the Fire House, the fire trucks, and his locker.

David Dutch and James Copenhaver

David Dutch and James Copenhaver were the other two victims of the attempted assassination.

David Dutch is a 57-year-old retired Marine from New Kensington. He was shot in the liver and in the chest. He was taken to Allegheny General Hospital and is listed as in critical condition. David is currently in an induced coma and has undergone two surgeries.  

74-year-old James Copenhaver, a registered Democrat and member of the Moon Township Military Banner Committee, is from Moon, Pennsylvania. Allegheny General Hospital also lists him as in critical condition.

Trump Campaign Response

Trump’s Campaign began a Go-Fund-Me fundraiser for the victims of the attempted assassination. The fundraiser has raised over four times its goal of $1,000,000 for the victims.

The description of the campaign states, “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. All donations will be directed to these proud Americans as they grieve and recover. May God bless and unite our nation.”

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