Trump Rally Shooting Victim Dies
James Copenhaver, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, who was wounded in a failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in 2024, has died, according to several reports.Reported by 9 of 10 outlets; wording from New York Post.
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Copenhaver was in the bleachers during the event in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a 20-year-old gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop, grazing Trump's right ear with one bullet.
Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
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Copenhaver was struck in the arm and in the abdomen, wounds that left him with lingering injuries and walking with a cane.
Two other attendees were also shot – David Dutch, who survived, and Corey Comperatore, who shielded his family from gunfire before he was killed.
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We join his family and loved ones in mourning his loss and praying for them during this difficult time.
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How it changed
- 24 Sep
James Copenhaver, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, who was wounded in a failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in 2024, has died, according to several reports.
- 25 Sep
Trump called Copenhaver a "true American Patriot" in a statement on social media Thursday, saying his death is a "tremendous loss."
Coverage 11 articles
25 Sep Trump assassination attempt victim James Copenhaver dies at 76
Times of India
25 Sep Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
NPR
25 Sep Trump pays tribute after man wounded during 2024 Butler rally shooting dies
Euronews- 25 Sep Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
Toronto Star
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25 Sep Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 campaign rally dies
ABC News (US)- 25 Sep Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 rally dies
ABC News (AU) 
24 Sep Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
ABC News (US)
24 Sep Man shot and wounded during Trump assassination attempt dies in Pennsylvania
The Guardian
24 Sep James Copenhaver, survivor of Trump rally shooting, dead after complications from injuries
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24 Sep Spectator wounded during Trump assassination attempt in Butler has died
The Independent- 24 Sep Trump Butler rally shooting victim James Copenhaver is dead at 76
Daily Mail
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