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Jim Copenhaver, wounded in 2024 Trump rally shooting, dies at 76

One of two rally-goers shot alongside Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024 has died two years after sustaining serious injuries.

What to know

  • Jim Copenhaver, wounded alongside David Dutch in the July 2024 Butler rally shooting that killed Corey Comperatore, has died at age 75 or 76 (reports vary).
  • No official cause of death has been disclosed; Copenhaver had permanent injuries including bullet fragments still in his body and had sued the U.S. government over his treatment.
  • House Republicans announced the death via social media on September 24, 2026, two years after the shooting.

“Jim endured unimaginable hardship with strength and perseverance. We join his family and loved ones in mourning his loss and praying for them during this difficult time.”

House Republicans, Congressional caucus statement · X/Twitter via CBS News ↗ · Sep 23

Jim Copenhaver Rally attendee wounded in 2024 shootingDonald TrumpDonald Trump President; target of the 2024 assassination attemptThomas Matthew Crooks Gunman who opened fire at the rallyCorey Comperatore Rally attendee killed in the shootingDavid Dutch Rally attendee wounded in the shootingHouse Republicans Congressional caucus

Jim Copenhaver, wounded in 2024 Trump rally shooting, dies at 76
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    Outlets detail lingering injuries, no official cause given

    Multiple outlets reported Copenhaver still had bullet fragments in his body and had permanent injuries from the shooting, but none confirmed an official cause of death or definitively linked it to the shooting; reports vary on his age (75 or 76).

    “I don't have many details at this point, but it's no secret that Jim was dealing with permanent injuries from Butler—including having bullet fragments still inside of him.”
    — Ken Silva
    1. first by RedState, 2d ago · also Washington Examiner, Daily Wire, The Hill, PennLive, Chicago Tribune, CNN +24

      23 more headlines
    2. first by Fox News, 2d ago · also NY Post, New York Post, NBC News, Yahoo News Canada, Times of India, The Times

      5 more headlines
    • newsguyusa@flipboard.social

      A man who was severely injured during the 2024 assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler County, Pennsylvania, has died. https://www. wtae.com/article/butler-county -trump-rally-victim-jim-copenhaver-dies/73872405

      newsguyusa@flipboard.socialMastodon1d ago10▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    • do you conspiracy nutters ever have a moment of self clarity where you realize you're behaving exactly like the qanon people before the 2020 election? Just curious. Honestly it kinda pisses me off because we are supposed to be the smart rational ones still grounded in reality. That is the only way to fight against people like Trump, Putin etc…

      HandsomeCostanzar/news12h agoview on r/news ↗
    • Also, no way in hell would the Secret Service allow Trump to get in a photo op immediately after someone fired a bullet at him.

      elephant35er/news1d agoview on r/news ↗
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    House Republicans announce Copenhaver's death

    House GOP's social media account confirmed that Jim Copenhaver had died, praising his 'strength and perseverance' after enduring permanent injuries from the shooting.

    “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Copenhaver, who was gravely wounded in the horrific shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania.”
    — House Republicans
    1. first by One America News Network, 2d ago · also [your]NEWS, The Gateway Pundit, Mediaite, The Washington Sun, Hindustan Times, Independent UK +1

      10 more headlines
    2. first by TMZ.com, 2d ago · also CBS News, KCCI

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  3. background

    Copenhaver sues U.S. government over Butler shooting injuries — Copenhaver filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government disclosing he underwent numerous surgeries, including a traumatic abdominal wall hernia repair, laparotomy, colon transection and laceration repair.

  4. background

    Gunman opens fire at Trump rally in Butler, wounding Copenhaver — Thomas Matthew Crooks fired from a rooftop during a Trump campaign rally, wounding Copenhaver and David Dutch, killing Corey Comperatore, and grazing Trump's ear. Crooks was killed by the Secret Service.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. first by The Hill, 1d ago · also Breitbart

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  2. first by Daily Caller, 1d ago · also The Daily Caller

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