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September 24, 2026
James Copenhaver Dies Following Injuries from Trump Rally Shooting
- James Copenhaver, 76, died at Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh from complications related to injuries sustained during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July 2024.
- He suffered multiple injuries, including wounds to his arm and abdomen, which required several surgeries and left him with lasting damage.
- Copenhaver and his wife had filed a lawsuit against the Secret Service, alleging inadequate security at the rally, where two other attendees were also shot.
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- Spectator wounded during Trump assassination attempt in Butler has died, Republicans saySep 24, 2026 at 5:28 PM · Independent
- James Copenhaver, man shot at Trump Butler rally, dies of complications from injuries: reportSep 24, 2026 at 6:28 PM · Fox News
- Man shot, injured in Butler Trump assassination attempt diesSep 24, 2026 at 8:13 PM · The Hill
- Man shot and wounded during Trump assassination attempt dies in PennsylvaniaSep 24, 2026 at 10:38 PM · The Guardian
- Man Wounded in Trump Assassination Attempt Dies 2 Years LaterSep 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM · NYT
- Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has diedSep 25, 2026 at 6:40 AM · ABC News