Copenhaver is the second person to die as a result of the gunfire at the Butler rally, according to reports from journalists and associates. The announcement of his death on Wednesday revives attention to the long-term medical consequences for those injured during the assassination attempt.
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Second Butler Trump Rally Shooting Victim Jim Copenhaver Dies
US Politics27 days ago
A man who was wounded during the July 13, 2024, attack in Pennsylvania has passed away after struggling with his injuries for over a year. Jim Copenhaver died on September 24, having suffered from lasting physical damage and retained bullet fragments in his body since the attempt on Donald Trump's life.
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