PITTSBURGH, July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of
James Copenhaver, who was injured Saturday evening during the
assassination attempt of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has issued the following statement
to media:
The Copenhaver family would like to thank everyone for the
outpouring of support for James "Jim" as he recovers from the
injuries that he tragically sustained during President Trump's
rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on
July 13, 2024. Jim would like to
especially thank the first responders, medics, and hospital staff
who have provided him with initial and continuing care.
Additionally, Jim would like to express his thoughts and prayers
for the other victims, their families, and President Trump. He
prays for a safe and speedy recovery for them all.
At this time, the Copenhaver family would kindly request that
friends, the public, and the media respect the family's privacy and
allow for Jim to recover from the life-altering injuries that he
sustained on July 13, 2024. There
will be no further information released by the family at this time.
All inquiries shall be directed to the Law Offices of Max C. Feldman at 412-262-6181 and with the
legal representative's approval to Dan
Laurent with Allegheny Health Network. The Copenhaver family
would like to thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers, and
support as Jim and his family recover from this horrible,
senseless, and unnecessary act of violence.
Mr. Copenhaver, 74, of Moon
Township, Pa., is one of two victims injured during the
Butler County, Pa., assassination
attempt who are receiving care at Allegheny General Hospital in
Pittsburgh. He remains in critical
but stable condition as of 3 p.m.
Tuesday.
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SOURCE Allegheny Health Network