Man killed in shooting at donald trump rally tried to shield family from bullets

A man killed during the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania dived on his family to try to shield them from the bullets, the state’s governor has said.

Corey Comperatore, who was 50, died a “hero”, Governor Josh Shapiro told reporters.

His wife shared with me that he [dived] on his family to protect them,” he added.

Two additional victims of the shooting are still in a critical condition, Mr Shapiro said.

Mr Comperatore lived in Sarver, Pennsylvania, authorities said.

He was an “avid supporter of the former president and was so excited to be there last night with him in the community”, Mr Shapiro said, adding: “Political disagreements can never, ever, be addressed through violence.

Mr Comperatore went to church every Sunday, “loved his community” and “most especially” loved his family, Mr Shapiro said

He has ordered flags to be flown at half mast in the victim’s honour.