Jim Copenhaver, 2024 Butler shooting victim, dies at 76
Jim Copenhaver, a 76-year-old veteran wounded during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. His family confirmed his passing on September 23, 2026, attributing it to complications from 'life-altering' injuries sustained two years prior. While the family statement did not specify the exact cause of death, Fox News reports he died from complications related to his wounds, including permanent nerve damage and bullet fragments that remained in his body. Copenhaver was one of two people injured in the attack, which also killed former fire chief Corey Comperatore. The incident triggered a major Secret Service investigation, leading to the resignation of then-Director Kimberly Cheatle and suspensions for six agents. Copenhaver had previously filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government regarding his medical care and multiple surgeries. Political figures, including the House Republican Conference, expressed condolences, highlighting his status as a veteran and patriot.
