Man Wounded in Trump Assassination Attempt Dies Two Years Later

James Copenhaver, a spectator injured in the 2024 Trump assassination attempt, has died after lingering injuries. Butler, PA.

Editorial Desk

September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Butler, Pennsylvania — A spectator who was injured during the 2024 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has passed away, according to officials and his family’s legal representative.

The incident occurred at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman opened fire from a rooftop, wounding three individuals, including James Copenhaver, 76. He sustained serious injuries to his arm and abdomen during the attack.

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Copenhaver had been recovering from the wounds for over two years before his death, which was confirmed by authorities and his attorney. The shooting remains under investigation as part of the broader inquiry into the attempted assassination.

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