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What we know: Secret Service director calls Trump rally shooting ‘unacceptable’
As FBI investigators make incremental progress toward determining what prompted a 20-year-old gunman to open fire at a political rally in Butler County, the Secret Service is facing scrutiny for the security lapse. Meanwhile, communities around Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond are grappling with the fallout. Former President Donald Trump was...
Corey Comperatore’s widow takes call from Trump; report says she turned down call from Biden
Helen Comperatore, the widow of Corey Comperatore — the volunteer firefighter who was killed during the attempted assassination at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler County — announced via social media she spoke with the former president. She said via Facebook that Trump offered his condolences. “He was very kind and...
Signs of trouble at Trump rally were evident in minutes before gunman opened fire
BUTLER — Signs of trouble were evident in the minutes before shots rang out at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania: Police had a report of a suspicious man pacing near the magnetometers and were apparently exchanging photos of the suspect. Witnesses pointed and shouted at an armed man on a...
How to talk to children about the Trump shooting
Exposure to the images of former President Donald Trump with a bloodied face after the Saturday rally in Butler County can be disturbing for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children, health experts say. “If parents are able to limit exposure to what happened, that’s beneficial,” said AHN...
‘This stands out for us,’ Butler Memorial Hospital president says of treating Trump after shooting
Butler Memorial Hospital’s president was at a bridal shower when President Donald Trump was shot at a loal campaign rally. Karen Allen left the shower and rushed to Butler Memorial. Her colleagues were treating Trump. The hospital was locked down “Nobody was allowed to come in — nobody was allowed...
Rep. Mike Kelly recounts diving to cover Marc Fogel’s mother at Trump rally
When U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly heard the gunshots Saturday at the Butler Farm Show complex, he knew he had to protect 95-year-old Malphine Fogel, who was sitting next to him. Not 30 minutes earlier, Fogel had enjoyed a brief audience with former President Donald Trump to discuss the plight of...
Podcast: TribLive photographer recounts Saturday’s Trump rally shooting
A gunman shot at former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening at the Butler Farm Show grounds, killing one spectator and injuring two others before being killed, according to the Secret Service. When Trump emerged from behind the podium, surrounded by Secret Service agents, blood could be seen on his...
Changes made to Trump’s security detail after assassination attempt, Secret Service chief says
The U.S. Secret Service has implemented changes to former President Donald Trump’s security detail after an assassination attempt Saturday at a Butler County rally that resulted in him being wounded and a bystander and the suspected gunman being killed. In a lengthy statement released Monday, the first by Director Kimberly...
New footage shows suspect on roof before shooting at Trump rally
CNN has released footage that shows civilians spotting a gunman on the roof of a building before the shooting at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler County. As seen in the video, Trump rally attendees noticed the gunman on the roof, and it shows what appears...
Multistate forgery ring suspects head to trial in Allegheny County bank thefts
Early this year, police broke up what they said was a multistate crime ring of document forgers and identity thieves who swindled thousands of dollars from personal bank accounts in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Kentucky. Four thieves hailing from New York, Indiana and Delaware drove a rented car from bank...
FBI: Shooter acted alone, motive for shooting at Trump rally remains unknown
Investigators said they were still working Sunday to determine what drove a Bethel Park man to open fire on a political rally the evening before in Butler County, killing a Buffalo Township man and wounding former President Donald Trump. Two others, including a man from Plum and one from Moon,...
Buffalo Township man killed at Trump rally died while protecting his familyVideo
Flags across Pennsylvania will fly at half-staff to honor the Buffalo Township man killed Saturday when shots rang out at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler County. Corey Comperatore, who recently turned 50, was remembered by family members, friends and elected officials as a dedicated family man and...
What I saw: TribLive photographer describes shooting scene at Trump rally
I began my day at the Donald Trump rally in Butler County like most members of the credentialed media — passing security checkpoints and navigating through a crowd of thousands with a backpack and camera gear dangling from my shoulders. It took longer than I thought to reach the media...
The Latest: Trump calls for unity, still plans to speak at Republican National Convention
Donald Trump said Sunday morning that he still plans to attend and speak at the Republican National Convention that kicks off Monday in Milwaukee, despite an apparent assassination attempt. “I truly love our Country, and love you all, and look forward to speaking to our Great Nation this week from...
Before shots rang out, Trump promised help for Russian-held Marc Fogel
Malphine Fogel had former President Donald Trump’s full attention, and then everything exploded into chaos. The 95-year-old Butler woman met Saturday with Trump, the GOP presidential candidate, to discuss her son’s imprisonment in Russia. It was the most recent appeal to a powerful political figure to intercede on Marc Fogel’s...
As covid cases surge, here’s what local doctors advise
If you’re feeling the early signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection — fever, cough, a sore throat, congestion, or even abdominal pain or diarrhea — it might be a good time to take a covid test, local doctors say. Though the numbers have waned drastically from the early days...
Jill Biden revs up Italian Sons and Daughters of America in Pittsburgh
First Lady Jill Biden riled up a group of supporters Saturday at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, speaking about the grit of her Italian ancestors and telling the crowd that her husband, President Joe Biden, is just as much a fighter. “He’s making sure that no matter where you start...
Officials react to the violence at the Trump rally in Butler County
Here’s a sampling of the reaction on the social media platform X in the aftermath of the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler County Saturday: I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m...
Trump survives assassination attempt in Butler; 2 dead, including suspected shooter from Bethel ParkVideo
A gunman shot at former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening at the Butler Farm Show grounds, killing one spectator and critically injuring two others before being killed, according to the Secret Service. The former president, who later said on social media that a bullet pierced the upper part of...
Trump draws thousands to Butler County rally ahead of GOP convention
Thousands of supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered in 90-degree heat in Butler County on Saturday, waiting in anticipation for the Republican presidential candidate to arrive as momentum builds for Trump’s official nomination next week. The rally at the Butler Farm Show complex in Butler Township comes just two...
Kittanning man found guilty of murder in fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose death
An Armstrong County man was convicted of third-degree murder for delivery of drugs that resulted in a fatal overdose four years ago, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. Nathan R. Wolfe, 41, of Kittanning was convicted Thursday of providing crack cocaine laced with fentanyl to Eric McMillen, who died...
New Eagle man killed in water skiing accident on Monongahela River
A New Eagle man died in a water skiing accident Saturday morning in Washington County, according to Coroner Tim Warco. Jarred Feschuk, 39, was water skiing on the Monongahela River near West Brownsville when he collided with a docked boat. Feschuk was transported to Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital’s emergency...
Man who blocked Harrisburg restaurant during GOP fundraiser ordered to pay fine
A Dauphin County jury on Wednesday convicted a Butler County man for unlawfully blocking the entrance to a restaurant hosting a state senator’s fundraiser last year. Michael Bagdes-Canning, 70, who was convicted of obstruction of highways and disorderly conduct, will pay a $200 fine and serve 90 days of unsupervised...
Chris Stapleton comes off as smooth as ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ at Star Lake
Country musician Chris Stapleton is just plain good in concert. With no frills, only great musicians behind him — including his wife, Morgane, onstage singing backup — the multi-platinum singer-songwriter put on an unforgettable show for a sold-out crowd at the Pavilion at Star Lake on Friday night as part...
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