2024-07-18 07:34:03
The recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump shocked the US and the world. Several people were injured in the tragic incident. Trump himself received a minor injury to his ear, but the tragedy did not end there: the bullets fired by the attacker Matthew Crooks hit three more people. One of them died on the spot, and the other two received serious gunshot wounds.
“Bild” writes about this.
James Copenhaver, 74, a Pennsylvania man known for his flamboyant pro-Trump social media posts, has been fighting for his life in the hospital for the past few days. He is currently in stable condition. Copenhaver previously worked for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
The second victim, David Dutch, 57, a U.S. Navy veteran from New Kensington, Pennsylvania, is also in serious condition. He was in critical condition after being shot, but was stabilized by medics. Dutch was reportedly shot in the liver, requiring extensive medical attention.
The third victim of the attack was 50-year-old Fire Chief Cory Comperatore. Unfortunately, he died at the scene from his injuries.
Matthew Crooks reportedly bought 50 rounds of ammunition just hours before the attack, sparking public outrage and calling into question the effectiveness of gun control in the country. The Secret Service is now under fire for allowing the shooter to gain unimpeded access to the roof of a building 130 metres from the stage where Trump was speaking. The serious lapse puts the security of high-profile individuals at risk and raises questions about the preparedness and professionalism of the security service.
Earlier, Cursor reported that