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  "id": 9649522,
  "title": "Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/man-who-was-shot-during-2024-trump-campaign-rally-in-butler-9649522",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T23:06:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News (US)",
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    "url": "https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/man-shot-2024-trump-campaign-rally-butler-pennsylvania-136737152"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old man who was one of three individuals shot during an assassination attempt on then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has passed away. Copenhaver, who was shot in the arm and abdomen during the event, died on Wednesday at Allegheny Health Network's West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to a statement from the Allegheny County medical examiner. His injuries, which included multiple surgeries and long-term complications, left him with a cane and limited mobility. Two other individuals, David Dutch and Corey Comperatore, were also shot during the incident, with Dutch surviving and Comperatore tragically losing his life. Copenhaver had filed a lawsuit against the federal government in June, alleging inadequate security provided by the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security at the rally. The family's statement emphasized Copenhaver's status as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, highlighting his dedication to his country and the values he instilled in his children.",
  "summary": "James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/man-who-was-shot-during-2024-trump-campaign-rally-in-butler",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:06:36.000Z"
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        "outlet": "POLITICO",
        "title": "Trump eyes an October campaign rally — in Alabama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-eyes-an-october-campaign-rally-in-alabama",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:38:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Man shot and wounded during Trump assassination attempt dies in Pennsylvania",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/man-shot-and-wounded-during-trump-assassination-attempt-dies-in",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:38:47.000Z"
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        "title": "Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 rally dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/man-shot-during-trump-assassination-attempt-at-2024-rally-dies",
        "published": "2026-09-25T00:34:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 campaign rally dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/man-shot-during-trump-assassination-attempt-at-2024-campaign-rally",
        "published": "2026-09-25T00:38:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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