Elderly Man Injured During Trump Rally Shooting Released From Hospital

Published on July 29, 2024

An elderly man injured during the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump was released from the hospital after recovering, health officials said. James Copenhaver, 74, was discharged on July 26, a spokesperson for Highmark Health told The Epoch Times via email. Mr. Copenhaver was treated at the Allegheny General Hospital, located in Pittsburgh and part of Allegheny Health Network, which is a member of Highmark Health. Mr. Copenhaver was one of four people shot at the July 13 rally held by former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. In a statement from Mr. Copenhaver’s family, relatives said he suffered “life-altering injuries.” The family said at the time that Mr. Copenhaver was thankful for first responders, medics, and hospital staff who helped him....