A Moon Township man who was shot twice at President Donald Trump’s Butler rally in 2024 has died.
The House Republicans confirmed on X the death of James Copenhaver. They released the following statement:
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Copenhaver, who was gravely wounded in the horrific shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Jim endured unimaginable hardship with strength and perseverance.
We join his family and loved ones in mourning his loss and praying for them… pic.twitter.com/wmAMjp2lAz
— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) September 24, 2026
Copenhaver was one of two people injured during the shooting. David Dutch, 57, a Marine veteran from New Kensington, was shot once.
Corey Comperatore, 50, a former fire chief, was killed in the assassination attempt.
In June of this year, Copenhaver and Dutch sued the United States. An attorney representing both men said a “cascade” of failures by the Secret Service led to their injuries
Copenhaver’s cause of death has not yet been released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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