A life in brief
Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
Compiled Sep 24
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died in Pittsburgh, according to his lawyer
- 2024Copenhaver is shot in the arm and abdomen during a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, during an assassination attempt
- JuneCopenhaver and his wife Marianne sue the federal government alleging Secret Service and DHS failed to provide adequate security
- WednesdayCopenhaver dies at Allegheny Health Network's West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh
- ThursdayHis lawyer and family issue statements confirming his death; House Republican Conference posts a statement of condolence
“James's dedication to this great country was a defining part of his life. As a veteran, he proudly served our nation in the armed forces, and his love of country never wavered. James was a true American patriot who believed deeply in the freedoms and ideals upon which this nation was founded, and he embodied the very best traits of our great nation.”