James "Jim" Copenhaver, one of the men wounded in the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on Donald Trump, died Wednesday at age 76.
A statement from family attorney Joseph A. Feldman confirmed that Copenhaver died Wednesday "surrounded by his loved ones." The statement did not specify a cause of death. The Allegheny County medical examiner's office listed his death at a Pittsburgh hospital.
Copenhaver was attending a 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from a nearby rooftop. He was struck by bullets in the tricep and abdomen, suffering what his family later described as life-altering injuries including nerve damage and lingering bullet fragments.
The same shooting killed retired firefighter Corey Comperatore, who shielded his family, and wounded another attendee, David Dutch. Crooks was killed by Secret Service agents at the scene.
Copenhaver, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, was released from the hospital after about two weeks but continued to deal with permanent effects from the attack, including walking with a cane. His family noted the profound hardships he endured in the two years since the incident. Copenhaver and his wife filed a lawsuit against the federal government earlier in 2026, alleging failures in security at the rally.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social following the announcement, hailing Copenhaver's bravery and offering prayers to his wife and family.
Numerous Republicans also posted condolences on social media following the announcement, House stating that Copenhaver "endured unimaginable hardship with strength and perseverance" and offering prayers for his family. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro also expressed mourning for the victim.
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