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Butler shooting survivor Jim Copenhaver dies at 76

Trump pays tribute to the supporter wounded in the 2024 assassination attempt, who was left with permanent injuries and bullet fragments.

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What to know

  • Jim Copenhaver, 76, shot twice during the July 2024 assassination attempt at Trump's Butler, Pennsylvania rally, died Wednesday from complications of his wounds.
  • Copenhaver was struck in the tricep and abdomen; bullet fragments remained inside his body throughout his recovery, and he underwent multiple surgeries.
  • Copenhaver and his wife sued the federal government in June 2025, citing security failures that allowed the shooter access to the rooftop.
  • Trump released a tribute Thursday calling Copenhaver a "true American Patriot" and praising his bravery in continuing to "FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT" despite his injuries.

“Jim Copenhaver, a true American Patriot, has passed away — A tremendous loss!”

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Butler shooting survivor Jim Copenhaver dies at 76
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    Trump pays tribute calling Copenhaver a patriot

    Trump released a statement Thursday night calling Copenhaver a "true American Patriot" and "tremendous loss," praising his "tremendous bravery" and saying his "indelible legacy of love and devotion will forever endure."

    “After being wounded while protecting his family, Jim showed tremendous bravery, courageously continuing to FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, and maintaining a positive spirit despite unimaginable hardships.”
    — Donald Trump
  2. background

    Jim Copenhaver dies from shooting complications — Copenhaver died Wednesday at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to the Allegheny County medical examiner. His family said through attorney Joseph Feldman that he passed away surrounded by loved ones. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Copenhaver died "from complications stemming from those wounds."

  3. background

    Copenhaver and wife sue federal government — Copenhaver and his wife sued the federal government, describing the injuries from the shooting as "debilitating, grievous, permanent and life-altering" and blaming security failures that left the rooftop open to the shooter.

  4. background

    Copenhaver shot twice at Butler rally — Thomas Crooks fired from a rooftop overlooking Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, hitting Copenhaver twice—once in the tricep and once in the abdomen. Copenhaver underwent multiple surgeries and was left with bullet fragments inside his body.

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