Pennsylvania Governor says Trump rally victim Corey Comperatore was a 'hero'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday he spoke with the wife of Corey Comperatore, a man who was killed Saturday when a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Trump during a rally in Butler. 

"We lost a fellow Pennsylvanian last night," Shapiro said at a news conference. "Corey Comperatore was a girl dad. Corey was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community, and most especially Corey loves his family. Corey was an avid supporter of the former president and was so excited to be there last night with him in the community. 

"I asked Corey's wife if it would be okay for me to share that we spoke. She said yes. She also asked that I share with all of you that Corey died a hero, that Corey dove on his family to protect them," the governor said. 

"Last night at this rally, Corey was the very best of us. May his memory be a blessing." 

Shapiro concluded his remarks noting that political disagreements "can never, ever be addressed through violence." 

"Disagreements are okay, but we need to use a peaceful political process to settle those differences," he said