"Sacrifice like a hero"
Corey Comperatore - victim killed in shooting at Donald Trump's campaign rally on July 13 - Photo: CNN/Dailymail.
On July 14, a horrific shooting occurred at the campaign rally of former US President Donald Trump in Raleigh, North Carolina. The assassination of the former US President also killed Mr. Corey Comperatore. This incident shocked public opinion and raised many controversies about security at political events .
CNN reported that the shooting occurred while Mr. Trump was speaking to a crowd at a campaign rally at a large fairground in Raleigh. Accordingly, Mr. Corey Comperatore (45 years old) was shot in the area for supporters. Although medical staff arrived promptly, Mr. Comperatore did not survive and was confirmed dead at the scene. In addition, several other people were also injured and were immediately taken to the emergency room.
According to The Guardian, Mr. Corey Comperatore is an ardent supporter of Mr. Trump and has participated in many of the former US president's campaigns and political events.
"Corey was a husband, a father, a volunteer firefighter, a hero who shielded his family from bullets. We should pray for his family and all those injured," President Joe Biden said the same evening.
Corey Comperatore was born and raised in Raleigh. He has always believed in and strongly supported Trump's policies, especially on the economy and national security. His frequent presence at Trump rallies has made him a familiar face in the community of supporters of the former US President.
Trump's response
Chaotic images after the shooting. - Photo: The Guardian.
Former President Donald Trump expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Corey Comperatore. "Corey was a friend and a loyal supporter. We will miss him and his contributions to our campaigns," Trump said in a statement.
The Trump campaign has also spoken out about the incident, stressing the importance of security at political events. They pledged to work closely with authorities to investigate and ensure that similar incidents do not happen again.
According to Al Jazeera, immediately after the incident, the police sealed off the scene and conducted an investigation. Currently, the identity of the attacker was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks (20 years old). The gunman was immediately shot down at the scene. Police said they were considering all possibilities and called on anyone with information related to the incident to provide more information to the authorities.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper expressed his condolences and pledged support for the victims and their families. He also called for calm and not to let the incident cause division.
Former President Donald Trump suffered an ear injury after the attack. Photo: Reuters.
The shooting at Trump’s rally has once again raised questions about security at political events. Many experts say that stricter measures are needed to ensure the safety of both candidates and attendees.
According to CNN, Trump rallies often attract thousands of attendees, which creates a major security challenge. Although there is a security presence, this incident shows that there are still loopholes that need to be addressed.
The shooting raised questions about the ability to ensure the safety of candidates and supporters in an increasingly tense political climate. At the same time, the issue of gun control in the US has also received more attention. Many people have called on the government to take stronger measures to control the use and ownership of guns, to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
NHAT DUY (According to Aljazeera/CNN/The Guardian)
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