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Man Shot During Trump Assassination Attempt Dies at 76 in Pennsylvania
- •James Copenhaver, 76, one of three people shot during the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died.
- •Copenhaver was hit in the arm and abdomen by a 20-year-old gunman, suffering lasting health problems including kidney damage and loss of feeling in his leg.
- •He underwent multiple surgeries, including treatment for a transection of his colon, and walked with a cane due to his injuries.
- •Copenhaver and his wife filed a lawsuit against the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security, alleging a failure to provide appropriate security at the rally.
- •Two other attendees were shot in the incident; David Dutch survived, while Corey Comperatore was killed shielding his family.
Key Questions Answered
James Copenhaver was shot in the arm and abdomen while seated in the bleachers during the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The injuries resulted in lasting health complications, requiring multiple surgeries and leaving him with permanent, debilitating conditions.
Yes, in June, James Copenhaver and his wife Marianne filed a lawsuit against the federal government. They accused the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security of failing to provide adequate security at the campaign rally.
Aside from Donald Trump receiving a grazed right ear and James Copenhaver being wounded, two other rally attendees were shot. David Dutch survived the incident, while Corey Comperatore was killed after using his body to shield his family from the gunfire.
