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Trump Butler rally assassination victim deaths
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 24
SEP 24 · Day 1
James Copenhaver, man shot at Trump Butler rally, dies of complications from injuries
Copenhaver's lawsuit alleged he was required to undergo multiple surgeries.
The House Republican Conference posted an obituary for Copenhaver on social media stating he died Thursday.
Ken Silva is a journalist who wrote a book about the assassination attempt.
SEP 24 · Day 1
Man wounded in Trump assassination attempt in Butler dies
Copenhaver was struck in the arm and in the abdomen.
Copenhaver was in the bleachers during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a 20-year-old gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop.
Copenhaver's lawyer Joseph Feldman said in a statement that he died surrounded by loved ones.
“Jim showed tremendous bravery, courageously continuing to FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, and maintaining a positive spirit despite unimaginable hardships,”
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