James Copenhaver Dies After 2024 Trump Rally Shooting
James Copenhaver died Wednesday at a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was wounded in the 2024 shooting at a Trump rally.
Copenhaver's lawyer confirmed his death on Thursday. He was 76 years old.
Reports did not say if his death was linked to his injuries. The shooting happened more than two years earlier.
Copenhaver was in the bleachers at Trump's rally. The rally was in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
A 20-year-old gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop. One bullet grazed Trump's right ear.
The gunman killed rally attendee Corey Comperatore. He also wounded Copenhaver and another man named David Dutch.
Copenhaver's family said his injuries were life-altering. Reports said he experienced lingering effects from his injuries.
Copenhaver and his wife sued the federal government. They said security failures happened at the rally.
Key Terms 2
- assassination attempt A planned effort to kill someone, often a leader or candidate.
- federal government The national government of the United States.