Campaign Rally Attendee Shot in 2024 Dies at 76 in Pittsburgh

James Copenhaver, shot during a 2024 Trump rally, has died at 76 in Pittsburgh, according to his lawyer.
FILE - A campaign rally site for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is empty and littered with debris on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.

James Copenhaver, Victim of 2024 Campaign Rally Violence, Passes Away at 76

In a somber turn of events, James Copenhaver, who was wounded during a high-profile assassination attempt at a 2024 campaign event for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, has passed away. Copenhaver, who was 76 years old, died in Pittsburgh, according to his attorney’s statement released on Thursday.

The incident, which occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, left a significant mark on the political landscape. The attack targeted Donald Trump, who was actively campaigning at the time. Copenhaver was one of three individuals injured during the attempt on Trump’s life.

The aftermath of the rally was marked by chaos, as evidenced by the empty and debris-littered site where the event unfolded. This image, captured by Evan Vucci, underscores the gravity of the situation that day.

This article was originally written by www.npr.org

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