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James Copenhaver, survivor of 2024 Trump rally shooting, dies
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran and survivor of the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on Donald Trump, has died. He passed away on a Wednesday at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family.
Copenhaver was one of several attendees wounded during the shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He sustained two gunshot wounds, striking his left triceps and his abdomen, which resulted in a transection of his colon and permanent nerve damage. For nearly two years, he lived with lingering complications, including bullet fragments remaining in his body and the need to use a cane for mobility.
Donald Trump described Copenhaver as a “true American patriot” and expressed his condolences to Copenhaver’s wife, Marianne. House Republicans also issued a statement honoring his strength and perseverance in the face of his injuries. Prior to his death, Copenhaver and his wife had filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging that the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security failed to provide adequate security during the event.
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Allegheny County · Allegheny County Medical Examiner · Butler, Pennsylvania · Corey Comperatore · Donald Trump · House Republican Conference · House Republicans · James Copenhaver · Ken Silva · Secret Service · Thomas Matthew Crooks
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 17 SOURCES] Copenhaver was shot twice during the rally, once in the left triceps and once in the abdomen. trendingpoliticsnews.com · amgreatness.com · freerepublic.com · www.durangoherald.com · vinnews.com · +11 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The House Republicans expressed sadness over Copenhaver's death, noting his strength and perseverance. freerepublic.com · pulptastic.com · yournews.com · amgreatness.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +3 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Copenhaver was 76 years old at the time of his death. trendingpoliticsnews.com · amgreatness.com · freerepublic.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · pulptastic.com · +18 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] James Copenhaver died following injuries sustained during the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on Donald Trump. trendingpoliticsnews.com · amgreatness.com · freerepublic.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · pulptastic.com · +22 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Copenhaver lived with permanent injuries, including bullet fragments remaining inside his body. trendingpoliticsnews.com · amgreatness.com · freerepublic.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · pulptastic.com · +7 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Copenhaver passed away surrounded by loved ones. krmg.com · www.bangordailynews.com · www.durangoherald.com · mymotherlode.com · abc17news.com · +9 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] During the shooting, Copenhaver was struck in the left triceps and the abdomen, with a bullet damaging his colon. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · yournews.com · trendingpoliticsnews.com · amgreatness.com · www.bangordailynews.com · +3 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Copenhaver and his wife, Marianne, filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging security failures by the Secret Service. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · thelibertydaily.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · krmg.com · www.bangordailynews.com · +8 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] James Copenhaver died on a Wednesday at a hospital in Pittsburgh. krmg.com · www.durangoherald.com · www.bangordailynews.com · mymotherlode.com · vinnews.com · +8 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Donald Trump called Copenhaver a “true American Patriot” in a statement on social media. www.europesays.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · pilarpolitico.com.ar · www.ziarulnational.md · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · +7 more