Butler Assassination Attempt Survivor Jim Copenhaver Dies After Long Battle with Injuries– wltreport.com

We have some tragic news to bring you.

Jim Copenhaver, one of the shooting victims in the Trump assassination attempt in Butler, PA, has passed away.

He was 76 years old.

Journalist Ken Silva, who wrote a book about the Butler assassination attempt, broke the sad news:

I’ve got very sad news: Jim Copenhaver, who was shot at the Butler Trump rally on July 13, 2024, has died.

I don’t have many details at this point, but it’s no secret that Jim was dealing with permanent injuries from Butler—including having bullet fragments still inside of him.… pic.twitter.com/37nRhQfcla

— Ken Silva (@JD_Cashless) September 24, 2026