James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old man who was one of three individuals shot during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died in Pittsburgh, according to his lawyer. The incident occurred in 2024, and Copenhaver's death was reported on September 25, 2026.
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James Copenhaver, shot during Trump campaign rally, has died
James Copenhaver, who was shot during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally, has died at the age of 76. His lawyer confirmed his death in Pittsburgh on September 25, 2026.
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