James Copenhaver, a participant in the attack on Trump in Pennsylvania, has died

The AP reported that Copenhaver was 76 years old. When a 20-year-old gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop in Butler, Pennsylvania, a supporter of the then-Republican presidential candidate was in the stands. He was hit in the arm and stomach, and the wounds left him with permanent health problems and the need to walk with a cane. He died Wednesday at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Assassination attack on Trump in Pennsylvania

During the incident, Corey Comperatore, who shielded the family from the bullets, died on the spot. Donald Trump suffered injuries to his right ear. Another rally attendee who was shot, David Dutch, survived. The man's injuries required numerous surgeries, including cutting the large intestine. The man also struggled with permanent kidney damage and other ailments, including loss of sensation in his leg. The lawsuit describes the wounds as "debilitating, severe, permanent and life-changing."

Family about the deceased: His love for his homeland never weakened

The AP recalled that in June, Copenhaver and his wife, Marianne Copenhaver, sued federal authorities. They accused the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security of "total failure" to provide adequate security during the rally. Feldman said in a statement on behalf of the family that the man died surrounded by loved ones. It was not specified whether the death was directly related to injuries sustained during the rally.

As a veteran, he proudly served our country in the armed forces, and his love for his country never wavered. James was a true American patriot, a firm believer in the freedoms and ideals on which this nation was founded; he embodied the best features of our great country, the family emphasized.

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