Tragic update about shooting survivor of Butler assassination attempt
James Copenhaver became a prominent critic of the security failures at the July 2024 rally where he was shot twice during the attack on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.More than two years after suffering permanent injuries in the failed assassination attempt, the 76-year-old has passed away.'Jim endured unimaginable hardship with strength and perseverance.'Copenhaver was shot twice in Butler, once through his triceps and also in his abdomen. He was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment.He underwent several surgeries and still had bullet fragments in his body when he died.Copenhaver's death was reported Thursday by journalist Ken Silva."We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Copenhaver, who was gravely wounded in the horrific shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania," read a statement on social media from U.S. House Republicans. "Jim endured unimaginable hardship with strength and perseverance. We join his family and loved ones in mourning his loss and praying for them during this difficult time. May he rest in peace."Copenhaver publicly criticized the U.S. Secret Service as well as other agencies for security lapses in Butler.He wrote a foreword for Silva's book on the assassination attempt in Butler. "After raising a family and working for over 30 years — playing in a band on the side — I started to wonder: How will I be remembered?" he wrote. "Well, I got my answer to that question on July 13, 2024, though taking a bullet meant for the President wasn’t exactly what I had in mind." RELATED: Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was emotionless from birth, says his father in chilling new details about Butler attacker A 50-year-old retired fire chief named Corey Comperatore died from his injuries at the rally, and a third man named David Dutch survived being shot.The president was grazed in the ear during the attack.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
James Copenhaver, a survivor of the July 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at the age of 76. He sustained permanent injuries, including being shot twice during the incident, and became a prominent critic of security failures. Copenhaver passed away after undergoing multiple surgeries, with bullet fragments remaining in his body.
- James Copenhaver, who was shot twice during the 2024 rally attack on President Trump, has died.
- He suffered permanent injuries and criticized security lapses by agencies including the U.S. Secret Service.
- Copenhaver underwent several surgeries and had bullet fragments in his body at the time of his death.
- Another attendee, Corey Comperatore, died from his injuries, and David Dutch survived being shot.
- President Trump was grazed in the ear during the attack.
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