James Copenhaver, Injured in Trump Rally Assassination Attempt, Dies

Summary

James Copenhaver, who was seriously injured in the 2024 Trump rally shooting in Pennsylvania, has died at age 76. His family and lawyers said the cause of death has not been made public, while Donald Trump and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro offered condolences.

Key Points
  • James Copenhaver, injured in the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, has died in hospital at age 76.
  • Trump praised Copenhaver on social media as a "true American patriot" and offered tribute after his death.
  • Copenhaver and his wife Marion had filed a lawsuit against the US federal government over alleged Secret Service negligence in Trump’s security arrangements.
  • The cause of death has not been disclosed, and the legal case remains pending.
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