Family of Corey Comperatore, Trump rallygoer shot dead, struggles with loss

Corey Comperatore was killed in the Trump rally assassination attempt. His wife is furious at the security failures that led to his death.

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Corey Comperatore was shot dead after diving on members of his family to protect them as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire at the former president.

His wife Helen said she hasn’t been able to stop replaying the events of the day in her mind.

"I see it every time I close my eyes, and probably will for a long time" she said.

"I'm angry because there were a lot of mistakes made that day, and it didn't have to happen,” she added.

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