James Copenhaver, one of the two spectators critically wounded during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at the age of 76. Copenhaver passed away on Wednesday at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he had been receiving care since the shooting occurred in July 2024.

The incident took place during a campaign rally when a gunman opened fire, resulting in the death of another attendee, Corey Comperatore, and injuries to Copenhaver and David Dutch. Following the news of Copenhaver’s death, Donald Trump issued a statement on social media, referring to him as a "true American Patriot" and describing his passing as a "tremendous loss."

While the event remains a subject of ongoing federal investigation regarding security failures, the focus of the recent reports has been on the long-term medical consequences for those caught in the crossfire. The Daily Wire noted that Copenhaver had been hospitalized since the event, while ABC Australia provided a more concise report confirming the death without additional biographical details or quotes from the former president. There is no disagreement regarding the core facts of his death or his status as a victim of the shooting; however, the outlets differ in their inclusion of political commentary and personal tributes surrounding the event.