Man shot and wounded during Trump assassination attempt dies in Pennsylvania
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old attendee shot during the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He suffered severe injuries to his arm and abdomen that required multiple surgeries and left him with permanent disabilities. His family previously sued the federal government, alleging that security agencies failed to provide adequate protection at the rally.
- ▪James Copenhaver died at West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, surrounded by his loved ones.
- ▪He was shot in the arm and abdomen during the July 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which also resulted in the death of Secret Service agent Corey Comperatore.
- ▪Copenhaver's injuries required multiple surgeries, including a colon transection, and caused lasting kidney damage and loss of feeling in his leg.
- ▪His wife and he filed a lawsuit against the federal government in June, claiming the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security failed to provide appropriate security.
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Trump at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024. James Copenhaver died surrounded by loved ones, his lawyer said. Photograph: Rebecca Droke/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTrump at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024. James Copenhaver died surrounded by loved ones, his lawyer said. Photograph: Rebecca Droke/AFP/Getty ImagesDonald Trump Pennsylvania rally shootingMan shot and wounded during Trump assassination attempt dies in PennsylvaniaJames Copenhaver, 76, was left with lingering injuries after gunman opened fire from rooftop at Butler rallyAssociated PressThu 24 Sep 2026 18.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJames Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then candidate Donald Trump, has died in…
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