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Trump assassination attempt victim James Copenhaver dies at 76

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Mishra, A. (2026, September 25). Trump assassination attempt victim James Copenhaver dies at 76. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/trump-assassination-attempt-victim-james-copenhaver-dies-at-76/articleshow/134483344.cms

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James Copenhaver, who was injured in a shooting at Donald Trump's campaign rally on July 13, 2024, died at age 76, according to his family and CNN. The incident occurred when a gunman fired eight shots from a rooftop during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania; Trump was wounded but survived, while Copenhaver and another attendee were seriously injured, with one person killed. Trump paid tribute to Copenhaver on Truth Social following his death.

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James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old man who was shot during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, has died. Copenhaver was one of three people injured that day; he suffered gunshot wounds to his left arm and abdomen, leaving him with life-altering injuries and walking with a cane. The shooting occurred when Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old gunman, fired from a nearby rooftop. Copenhaver died on Wednesday at Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. His lawyer, Joseph Feldman, confirmed that he passed away surrounded by loved ones and stated that the family was deeply grateful for the support they received over the past two years.

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James Copenhaver, who was among those injured in the 2024 shooting at then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign rally, died, his family told CNN.

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🔮 May he rest in peace!!!"

2026-09-25 · Times of India

Trump assassination attempt victim James Copenhaver dies at 76 · assertive framing

Claims (13 extracted, 2 hedged)

James Copenhaver, who was among those injured in the 2024 shooting at then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign rally, died, his family told CNN. asserted

family → injure → CNN

Copenhaver was injured when a gunman opened fire at Trump's campaign rally in Pennsylvania's Butler, on July 13, 2024, during the presidential election campaign. asserted

gunman → injure → campaign

Trump paid tribute to Copenhaver in a post on Truth Social, saying, "God bless American Patriot and Warrior, James Copenhaver, and his incredible family. asserted

God → pay → Patriot

May he rest in peace!!!" uncertain

he → rest → peace

Copenhaver, 76, died on Wednesday at a hospital, according to the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner. uncertain

Copenhaver → die → Examiner

His cause of death was not disclosed. asserted

cause → disclose → death

Trump was speaking on stage before thousands of supporters at the Butler rally when a gunman positioned on a nearby roof opened fire. asserted

gunman → speak → fire

Trump was struck in the ear and quickly taken off the stage with blood visible on his face. asserted

Trump → strike → face

Copenhaver, who was from Moon Township, and another rally attendee were seriously wounded in the shooting. asserted

who → wound → shooting

Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed. asserted

Comperatore → kill → ?

The gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, fired eight rounds during the attack. asserted

gunman → fire → attack

He was later shot and killed by a US Secret Service counter-sniper team. asserted

He → shoot → team

Trump survived the assassination attempt and continued his campaign for the 2024 presidential election and assumed highest-office again after electoral victory. asserted

Trump → survive → victory