Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.
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Notable Quotes
"More than two years ago in Butler, Pennsylvania, a crazed gunman attempted to stifle our America First Movement."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Our hearts and prayers are with the Copenhaver family, especially his incredible wife Marianne."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Corey Comperatore was another attendee who was killed during the shooting at the Trump rally.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jim Copenhaver was a 76-year-old veteran and attendee at a Trump campaign rally who was shot during a violent incident.
Marianne Copenhaver is the wife of Jim Copenhaver.
Thomas Crooks was the gunman who opened fire at the rally and was killed by Secret Service.
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A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.
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