A political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, ended in tragedy when gunfire erupted and 50-year-old Corey Comperatore of Sarver was killed while shielding his wife and two daughters. Comperatore, a former volunteer fire chief for the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company, was described as a dedicated family man who put his family’s safety first. Two other people were wounded in the attack.

Authorities identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, who fired from the roof of a nearby building and was killed at the scene by U.S. Secret Service countersnipers, so no arrest was made. An investigation into rally security resulted in the suspension of six Secret Service agents for complacency. The family has sought accountability for the security failures connected to his death.

If anyone attended the rally or has information about security at the event, please share what was seen or heard.