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Heroic Sgt. Zaliponi Honored for Saving Lives at Rally

10/18/2025

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Sgt. Zaliponi's Heroism

Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi was honored for stopping the gunman at the July 2024 Trump rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
He fired the "ninth shot," disabling Thomas Crooks and enabling a Secret Service sniper.
Zaliponi received the In the Face of Danger Award at the 24th Amen Corner Luncheon.
Kimberly Geyer, Butler County Commissioner and his mother-in-law, praised his actions.
He aided a wounded person and helped establish a hospital perimeter.

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Sgt. Zaliponi's Heroism

Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi was honored for stopping the gunman at the July 2024 Trump rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
He fired the "ninth shot," disabling Thomas Crooks and enabling a Secret Service sniper.
Zaliponi received the In the Face of Danger Award at the 24th Amen Corner Luncheon.
Kimberly Geyer, Butler County Commissioner and his mother-in-law, praised his actions.
He aided a wounded person and helped establish a hospital perimeter.

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