(File Photo of Rochester Flag Park in Rochester, Pa) 

Harrisburg, PA – Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately today, Sunday, July 14, 2024, to recognize the tragedy that occurred at a rally for former President Trump in Butler County last evening and in honor of Corey Comperatore, a Butler County husband and father who was killed while attending the event. The Governor also extends the prayers of all Pennsylvanians to the two Pennsylvanians who remain in critical condition and their families.

The flags shall be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been announced.

All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.

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(Story by Beaver County Radio General Manager Frank Sparks) 

(Beaver County, Pa.)- After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening in Butler County Beaver County Radio reach out to our three local Pennsylvania State Representatives to get their reaction.

Rep. Jim Marshall who is a Republican that represents the 14th District in the county said via text message:
Yesterday’s assassination attempt resulted in a tragic loss of innocent life.  Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone  impacted.

Rep. Josh Kail who is a Republican that represents the 15th District in the county said via text message:
“My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, President Trump, and all the great Patriots who attended Saturday’s event.
President Trump was the victim of an attempted assassination, an attendee of his rally was murdered, and others critically injured.
This attack on our democracy is utterly unacceptable and must be uniformly condemned.
Americans deserve to know how this happened, and I have confidence that we will get answers in the coming days.”

Rep. Rob Matzie who is a Democrat that represents the 16th District in the county said via text message:
“I’m deeply saddened by the attempt on former President Trump’s life, and genuinely relieved that he is ok.
I’m equally saddened for those that have been killed or that are fighting for their lives. My prayers go out to them and their families.
In addition, my most sincere appreciation goes out to federal, state, county and local law enforcement who did their best to protect the former President and to neutralize the threat as quickly as possible. As horrific as it was, without their brave and swift response, it could have been far worse.
I unconditionally condemn political violence in any way, shape, or form. We simply don’t act this way in our country. We settle our disagreements at the ballot box. That is a large part of what makes us Americans.
It’s far past the time to lower the temperature in our political discourse. It has never been my style to use inflammatory rhetoric, and never will be. I’d encourage all candidates for public office, regardless of party or ideology, to do the same.”

Butler, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police today released the names of the three attendees shot during the attempted assassination of former President Trump at yesterday’s rally in Butler County.

The deceased victim was identified as Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, PA. The second victim has been identified as 57-year-old David Dutch, of New Kensington, PA, who is currently listed in stable condition. The third victim was identified as 74-year-old James Copenhaver, of Moon Township, PA. He is also listed in stable condition.

“These victims and their families are certainly in our thoughts today,” said Colonel Christopher Paris, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner. “The Pennsylvania State Police continue to work tirelessly alongside our federal, state and local partners as this investigation continues.”

Governor Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of Corey Comperatore. The Governor also extends the prayers of all Pennsylvanians to the two Pennsylvanians who remain hospitalized and their families.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Associated Press

(Butler County, Pa.) Donald Trump’s campaign says he’s “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Officials say the man who opened fire was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania. In a social media post, Trump says he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” The former president was quickly whisked from the stage, his ear covered in blood. Officials say the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead, while two spectators were critically injured. President Joe Biden and political leaders of all stripes are condemning the attack. Says Biden: “There’s no place in America for this type of violence. It’s sick.”

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Story Courtesy of The Associated Press

(Butler County, Pa.) The FBI early Sunday named Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The agency said the investigation remains active and ongoing.

The political leanings of Crooks were not immediately clear. Records show Crooks was registered as a Republican voter in Pennsylvania, but federal campaign finance reports also show he gave $15 to a progressive political action committee on Jan. 20, 2021, the day President Joe Biden was sworn in to office.

(Story by Frank Sparks, General Manager of Beaver County Radio)

(Beaver County, Pa.) Beaver County Republican Committee Chairman Roman Kozak has issued a statement about the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler County Saturday evening.

The FBI has identified the shooter as 20-year old Thomas Crooks of Bethal Park. He is now deceased. Another person yet to be identified has also been killed. Two other people were critically injured. There conditions are currently not known and no ones name besides the gunman have been released.

Kozak said in his statement that: “I am deeply saddened by the despicable act that occurred today in Butler County. The attempt on President Trump’s life by a madman is a reminder of how fragile Iife is and where we are today as a nation. Political violence has no place in America.
I am grateful that President Trump was not injured more than we seem to know and for the quick reaction of the Secret Service, Pennsylvania State Police, and other local first responders. My prayers are with President Trump, the deceased, the victims, and  all of their families.
Finally, I wish to praise and thank Beaver County Republican Committee Vice Chair Rico Elmore for his brave and selfless actions after the shooting as he provided assistance to one of the victims.”

The video below shows Vice Chair Rico Elmore as he assisted a shooting victim:

(By: Tyler Frielon: July 14, 2024, Butler Radio Network)

The FBI is looking for the public’s help in gathering information about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Officials say that any videos or photos that were taken could be beneficial to their investigation.

The FBI says you can call directly 1-800-CALL-FBI.

There is also a special website set up at FBI.gov/butler

FBI Identifies Shooter In Attempted Assassination Of Former President Trump

(Story Courtesy of our sister stations at the Butler Radio Network. Written by Tyler Friel)

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on Route 28 in the City of Pittsburgh and Millvale Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, July 15 weather permitting.

Single-lane mobile restrictions will occur for raised pavement marker and microsurfacing work on Route 28 from East Ohio Street in the City of Pittsburgh to the Millvale (Exit 3B) exit in Millvale Borough from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. intermittently through mid-November. This work is part of an ongoing project occurring throughout the district and work may not occur each night.

Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns. Please use caution when driving through the area.  Work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility.

DARLINGTON, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (PA) announced a $3,661,000 Community Project Funding grant for Darlington Township. This funding will help to build the infrastructure needed to offer clean, public drinking water for Darlington Township residents.

Currently, Darlington residents use private wells and springs and do not have access to a public water source. The Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical explosion in February 2023 exposed the vulnerabilities of an entire community depending on well water in instances of potential contamination. The funding secured by Congressman Deluzio and Senators Casey and John Fetterman will help to provide an option for residents to access public water by connecting them to water service via nearby Beaver Falls Municipal Authority.

“Everyone should be able to trust that the water they are drinking is clean, but the Norfolk Southern toxic derailment shook the Darlington community’s ability to trust that their water was clean and safe,” said Congressman Deluzio. “We knew we had to do what we could to help. That’s why I have been fighting for accountability from the railroad and working to pass rail safety reforms. Today, I am so proud to join Sen. Casey to announce we have secured this $3.66 million investment to bring the option of a safe public drinking water system to the people of Darlington.”

“Norfolk Southern’s train derailment threatened the right to pure water that the people of Darlington deserve,” said Senator Casey. “I fought for this funding because connecting Darlington to a secondary clean water source is a critical step in supporting the community’s recovery. This community has made great progress over the past year and a half, and I won’t stop fighting to pass legislation to support Darlington and prevent Pennsylvanians from going through this hell again.”