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Jim Copenhaver, man shot in Trump assassination attempt, dies 2 years later
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Jim Copenhaver, who was injured in a 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, has died at age 76, according to a family statement.
- Copenhaver sustained severe injuries after being shot twice at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, resulting in nerve damage and partial colon removal.
- Despite his injuries, Copenhaver remained a proud veteran and American patriot, and his family expressed gratitude for public support following the shooting.
- The gunman, Thomas Crooks, was killed by a Secret Service sharpshooter, and no clear motive was ever determined for the attack.
- House Republicans publicly mourned Copenhaver’s death, acknowledging his strength and perseverance through the aftermath of the shooting.
