Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 campaign rally dies
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
James Copenhaver, who was shot at a 2024 campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died after being seriously injured. He was one of three people hit by gunfire when a gunman opened fire, and President Trump and other officials have expressed condolences.Key Facts
- James Copenhaver, 76, was shot during an assassination attempt on President Trump at a rally in Butler, PA, on July 13, 2024.
- Copenhaver died on September 23, 2026, after two years of dealing with his injuries.
- Three people were shot that day: Copenhaver, former Marine David Dutch, and firefighter Corey Comperatore; Comperatore died protecting his family.
- President Trump was grazed by a bullet but was not seriously hurt.
- The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired up to eight shots before being killed by a Secret Service sharpshooter.
- Copenhaver was a veteran, described as a devoted family man, and his family received widespread support during his recovery.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the violence and called for calmer political discourse.
- House Republicans also released a statement expressing sympathy for Copenhaver’s family.
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