Trump pays tribute after man wounded during 2024 Butler rally shooting dies
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Copenhaver had been "gravely wounded" in the shooting and that he had "died from complications stemming from those wounds."
In a tragic turn of events, James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old man who was wounded during a 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has passed away, according to lawyers for the victim. The president, Donald Trump, paid tribute to Copenhaver, describing him as a "true American patriot" who demonstrated remarkable bravery and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Trump's post on his Truth Social account highlighted Copenhaver's unwavering positive spirit despite the life-altering consequences of the shooting. The former president expressed deep sorrow for the Copenhaver family, particularly his wife Marianne. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday confirmed that Copenhaver had been gravely wounded in the shooting and had died from complications stemming from his injuries.
During the July 13, 2024 rally, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire from a rooftop, grazing Trump's right ear with a bullet. Copenhaver, along with David Dutch and Corey Comperatore, were also shot during the attempted assassination. Dutch survived the attack, but Comperatore tragically lost his life while trying to protect his family. Crooks, unfortunately, was killed by a Secret Service counter-sniper team.
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