Trump Rally Survivor Dies
Trump Rally Shooting Survivor James Copenhaver Passes Away at Age 76
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After being shot, Copenhaver was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh in critical condition and was discharged about two weeks later.
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In a 2025 interview, Copenhaver recalled that he did not realize he had been shot at first: “I turned around, and that's when I got the second shot.”
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After his hospital release, Copenhaver thanked the first responders, medics and hospital staff who provided his initial and continuing care, according to a statement from his family.
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Thomas Matthew Crooks fired from the roof of a nearby glass-manufacturing building after climbing onto it, according to Fox News Digital.
James Copenhaver, 76, died Wednesday at West Penn Hospital in Pennsylvania. He was one of two people shot at Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler on July 13, 2024, according to Washington Examiner. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed his death, though the exact cause has not been released.
Copenhaver was shot twice that day and suffered severe injuries. Daily Mail reported he endured damage to his colon and arm, lasting nerve damage, and still had bullet fragments in his body. He underwent multiple surgeries after being rushed to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition.
What Happened at the Butler Rally
On July 13, 2024, gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks fired from a nearby glass-manufacturing building roof. Fox News Digital reported that Crooks climbed onto the roof before opening fire. The attack killed rallygoer Corey Comperatore, wounded Copenhaver and fellow victim David Dutch, and injured Trump. A Secret Service counter-sniper killed Crooks.
Copenhaver's Recovery and Hospital Discharge
Copenhaver was discharged from Allegheny General Hospital about two weeks after the shooting. In a 2025 interview, he recalled the moment of the attack: "I turned around, and that's when I got the second shot." He said he did not realize he had been shot at first. After his release, Copenhaver thanked first responders, medics, and hospital staff for their care.
Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over Security Failures
Copenhaver and fellow victim David Dutch sued the federal government. They alleged that security failures at the rally led to their injuries. The lawsuit challenged the protective measures in place at Trump's Butler campaign event.
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