JUST IN: Critically Injured Trump Rally Victim Is ‘Fighting For His Life’

Jim Copenhaver, one of the two victims who were critically injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, has sustained “life-altering injuries,” his family announced in a statement.

Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township Pennsylvania, remains in the hospital, though his condition has improved since Saturday. Copenhaver was one of two rally goers who were critically wounded when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire with a rifle in Butler, Pennsylvania this past Saturday. David Dutch, 57, of New Kensington, PA was identified as the other critically injured victim.

“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,” his family said in a statement. “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.”

The family added that Copenhaver’s injuries were “life-altering.”

Joseph Feldman, a spokesperson for the Copenhaver family and attorney for the Law Offices of Max C. Feldman,  told Fox News that Jim was in critical but stable condition and is able to speak.

“He’s a tough guy,” Feldman said.

“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,” the family said.

Mr. Dutch also remains in stable condition as of Tuesday. A family friend told Fox News that Dutch — a Marine veteran — was hit with two bullets.

Corey Comperatore, a retired firefighter and father of two, has also been identified as the man who was killed in the attack. Comperatore has been hailed as a hero after he died shielding his wife and daughter from incoming gunfire.

In the days following Comperatore’s murder, a small memorial has been set up outside his former fire house, where Comperatore served as chief in the early 2000’s and remained a member throughout his life. Firefighters have displayed his gear out front and draped it with a black ribbon.

The Volunteer Fire Department in Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania is Displaying the Gear of their Former Fire Chief, Corey Comperatore who was Killed at yesterday’s Trump Campaign Rally in Butler County while Shielding his Daughters from Bullets fired by the Shooter, during the… pic.twitter.com/GAyRtXmB4w

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Corey Comperatore with his daughter, Allyson

Helen Comperatore, the widow of slain Trump rallygoer Corey Comperatore, spoke with former President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

“President Trump called me to share his condolences. He was very kind and said he would continue to call me in the days and weeks ahead,” Helen Comperatore wrote in a Facebook post. “I told him the same thing I told everyone else. He left this world a hero and god welcomed him in. He did not die in vain that day.”

Condolences and donations have poured in for the Comperatore family in the aftermath of his murder. One GoFundMe account started by family friend Jason Bubb began with a goal of $7,000. As of Tuesday afternoon, it had raised more than $1.1 million from more than 20,000 separate donations. Another GoFundMe set up for all of the victims of the shooting has raised just shy of $5 million from over 63,000 donations.

The community is planning a vigil for Comperatore on Wednesday night, while funeral arraignments have been set for Thursday.