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Trump rally shooting: second injured spectator leaves hospital

Two men, James Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, were hospitalized with critical injuries after a rally on July 13 turned violent.

Published July 30, 2024 at 8:29am by Natalie Neysa Alund


Two Injured in Trump Rally Shooting Released from Hospital

Two spectators critically injured at former President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13 were home and recovering as of Tuesday. James Copenhaver, 74, and David “Jake” Dutch, 57, were transported to Allegheny General Hospital after being wounded by gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks killed rally attendee Corey Comperatore, 50, and wounded Trump in the ear before being fatally shot by a Secret Service sniper.

Copenhaver and Dutch were released from the hospital on Friday and July 17, respectively. In a [statement], Copenhaver's family thanked the medical staff and first responders, and expressed prayers for the other shooting victims.

A GoFundMe page endorsed by Trump, seeking donations for those injured or killed in the shooting, has raised over $6.5 million as of Tuesday, with notable donations from Kid Rock, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Ben Shapiro.

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