Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

  • Marjolaine Mraz
  • July 18, 2024 02:04am
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A new exclusive video obtained by Fox News Digital offers a chilling glimpse of the aftermath of the shooting at former President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, showing two victims being escorted off the bleachers after suffering gunshot wounds.

A new exclusive video obtained by Fox News Digital offers a harrowing account of the aftermath of the shooting at former President Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The footage shows two victims who suffered gunshot wounds being escorted off a bleacher stand.

David "Jake" Dutch, a 57-year-old Marine Corps veteran who was shot twice, can be seen walking down the bleachers while holding a T-shirt to his torso. The video also shows U.S. Secret Security agents escorting the former president off a stage and out of the crowded venue.

Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

Corey Comperatore, 50, was fatally shot during the rally on Saturday while shielding his family from gunfire, and James Copenhaver, 74, sustained critical wounds. He is now in stable condition.

The video begins with people frantically shouting for a medic as two officers climb the bleachers and reach the victims. The officers then escort the victims out of the area. Fox News Digital has not confirmed the identity of the second victim being carried out of the venue.

Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

Dutch's friends at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) lodge in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, described the 50-year-old as a "tremendous guy" and "wonderful man." He served in Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

"If you didn't already know he was a Marine, you'd never know it," said Roger Milliron Jr., who has known Dutch for 20 years. "He isn't a loud or boisterous person. He keeps to himself. He is a hard worker. He's a friend."

Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

Federal authorities are still working to determine the motive behind shooter Thomas Crooks' assassination attempt on Trump.

In a statement, Copenhaver's family expressed their gratitude for the first responders and medical staff who have provided him with care.

Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

Horrific Scene: Exclusive Video Captures Victims Escorting from Trump Rally after Gunfire

"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 statement said.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to send tips to FBI.gov/butler or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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