The two men injured in the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump accused the Secret Service of negligence.
James Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, sustained critical wounds after being shot twice at the Butler, Pa., Trump rally. Firefighter Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed while shielding his family from the sniper’s shots.
Dutch, who was shot in the liver during the rally, expressed his belief that there was negligence on the part of the Secret Service, emphasizing the poor security setup. Copenhaver, who was shot twice, agreed with Dutch’s assessment.
Lawyers for Dutch and Copenhaver plan to file a lawsuit after investigating the parties potentially responsible for the tragedy. A Senate probe into the shooting found it to be foreseeable and preventable due to failures in planning and security by the Secret Service.
Crooks, the would-be assassin, was shot and killed by a Secret Service agent after opening fire at the rally.
Key Points:
- Two men injured in the assassination attempt against Trump accused the Secret Service of negligence.
- Crooks, the shooter, was shot dead by a Secret Service agent.
- The shooting was deemed preventable by a Senate investigation due to failures in security.
- Dutch and Copenhaver plan to file a lawsuit after investigating the responsible parties.
