Another world leader has joined in sending condolences to the family of Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter Corey Comperartore, who died while shielding his wife and daughter from gunfire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday.
“Corey Comperatore had just turned 50, he was a former fire chief, an Italian-American of Calabrian origin. He died a hero, acting as a shield for his wife and daughter, standing between them and the bullets fired by the attacker who fired during Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania,” wrote Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, in a post on X.
Comperatore, 50, was a former fire chief with the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company, according to the department. He was shot and killed when Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, opened fire on Trump from a sniper position about 150 yards away during the campaign event.
Secret Service agents shot and killed Crooks moments after his first shot, but not before he killed Comperatore and wounded two other bystanders, according to authorities.
TRUMP RALLY VICTIM COREY COMPERATORE DIED PROTECTING HIS FAMILY AND 'WOULD HAVE DONE IT AGAIN,' SAYS FRIEND
Italy's prime minister has recognized slain Trump supporter Corey Comperatore as a “hero” after he died protecting his family from gunfire at former President Trump's rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania. (Fake Images)
“Corey sacrificed his life to save those he loved, instinctively, without a moment's thought. A gesture of extreme love and altruism that can only be honored[sic]”To all members of his family, I extend my deepest condolences. Rest in peace, Corey,” Meloni continued.
On Sunday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Trump, who was shot in the ear during the assassination attempt, to offer his support for the life lost, the Associated Press reported.
TRUMP RALLY VICTIM IDENTIFIED AS COREY COMPERATORE, “HERO” PROTECTED HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTERS FROM BULLETS
A memorial to volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore, who died at former President Trump's campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, is on display at Buffalo Township Fire Company 27. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)
Starmer condemned the violence, expressed his condolences to the victims and their families and wished a speedy recovery to the former president and the two men who were injured.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who also spoke with Trump on Sunday, was another world leader to condemn the violence and offer condolences to the Comperatore family.
FBI investigating Trump assassination attempt as possible act of domestic terrorism
Two men attending the rally were also injured in the shooting that wounded Trump and killed Comperatore. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
“The Prime Minister condemned yesterday's horrific assassination attempt and reiterated that there is no place for political violence. The Prime Minister wished the former President well and offered his condolences to the victims of the shooting and the family of Corey Comperatore,” Trudeau's office said in a statement.
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The FBI announced Sunday that it is investigating the attempted assassination of Trump as a possible act of terrorism.
Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz, Michael Dorgan, Chris Pandolfom and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
