James Copenhaver, one of three attendees wounded in a 2024 assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. According to his lawyer Joseph Feldman, the 76-year-old passed away Wednesday at Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh.
Key Takeaways
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died at age 76. He was wounded in the arm and abdomen during the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, which left him with permanent injuries. According to his lawyer, Joseph Feldman, Copenhaver passed away surrounded by loved ones but it wasn't specified if his death was directly related to the injuries he suffered.
- James Copenhaver died Wednesday at Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh.
- He was wounded during a 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
- Two other attendees were also shot – David Dutch, who survived, and Corey Comperatore, who was killed.
- Copenhaver and his wife sued the federal government alleging that the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security failed to provide appropriate security.
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Death Of James Copenhaver | Broad Agreement | James Copenhaver, 76, died on Wednesday. | |
| Date And Location Of Trump Rally Shooting | Broad Agreement | Shooting occurred during a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. | |
| Injuries Sustained By James Copenhaver | Broad Agreement | Copenhaver was shot in the tricep and abdomen. | |
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | Cause of death not disclosed. |
Death Of James Copenhaver
Broad AgreementJames Copenhaver, 76, died on Wednesday.
Date And Location Of Trump Rally Shooting
Broad AgreementShooting occurred during a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
Injuries Sustained By James Copenhaver
Broad AgreementCopenhaver was shot in the tricep and abdomen.
Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementCause of death not disclosed.
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Copenhaver was among those injured when Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from a nearby rooftop during Trump's rally on July 13, 2024. He sustained wounds to his arm and abdomen that left him with permanent injuries, including nerve damage and loss of feeling in his leg.
Two other attendees were also shot: David Dutch survived his injuries while Corey Comperatore was killed shielding his family from gunfire. The incident resulted in Trump being grazed by a bullet on the right ear. Copenhaver's death comes two years after he was wounded, with lingering health issues and ongoing legal action against the federal government.
In June, Copenhaver and his wife Marianne sued the U.S. government alleging negligence by the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security for failing to provide adequate security at the rally. The lawsuit seeks $150,000 in damages and is pending in Pittsburgh federal court.
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