Jim Copenhaver death: Man injured in Trump's Butler assassination attempt dies amid struggle with injuries
James "Jim" Copenhaver, 76, injured in the July 2024 Trump assassination attempt in Butler, PA, has died amid permanent injuries. No cause was announced.
Jim Copenhaver, who was shot during a 2024 Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has passed away two years after suffering severe injuries. House Republicans expressed their deep sorrow over his demise, sharing a tweet that mourned his loss and remembered his resilience. Copenhaver was among two individuals injured in the July 13, 2024, shooting; the other victim, David Dutch, survived, while Corey Comperatore tragically lost his life.
One bullet pierced Copenhaver's triceps, while another lodged itself in his body, damaging his colon and nerves. After being hospitalized for nearly a week, Copenhaver was discharged. Both Copenhaver and Dutch recounted the terror that ensued during the Trump campaign rally to KDKA-TV, nearly a year following the assassination attempt.
Copenhaver recounted how his sleeve was suddenly pulled, and he heard a gunshot, realizing only later that he had been shot.
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