{"id":2309724,"date":"2024-07-26T15:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T19:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2309724"},"modified":"2024-07-26T15:57:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T19:57:58","slug":"marine-corps-vet-wounded-at-trump-rally-released-from-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marine-corps-vet-wounded-at-trump-rally-released-from-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine Corps Vet Wounded at Trump Rally Released From Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmarine-corps-vet-wounded-at-trump-rally-released-from-hospital%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2309724&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>David\u200c Dutch, a 57-year-old Marine Corps veteran, was seriously injured during a shooting incident at a rally for former \u2063President Donald \u200dTrump\u200b in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. He was \u200bshot twice\u2014once \u2062in \u200dthe chest and once in the liver\u2014and \u200bwas hospitalized in critical condition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-steve-scalise-delivers-update-on-cancer-battle\/\" title=\"Rep. Steve Scalise provides update on cancer fight.\">requiring multiple surgeries<\/a> and a medically\u2064 induced coma. After\u200d eleven\u200c days, he was \u2064discharged from Allegheny \u2062General Hospital. Dutch\u2019s sister emphasized that he was exercising his rights by attending the\u200d rally and condemned the act of violence.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064incident left\u2064 another attendee, 74-year-old\u2063 James Copenhaver, in serious \u2063condition, while a third \u200bvictim, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, died from his injuries after attempting to \u200bshield his family during the shooting. The suspected shooter, \u200d20-year-old Thomas \u200dMatthew Crooks, fired at least eight \u2064shots before being taken down\u200c by a Secret Service counter-sniper. The motivation behind \u200bthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-5th-teen-has-been-arrested-in-a-deadly-mass-shooting-at-a-baltimore-block-party\/\" title=\"5th teen arrested in deadly Baltimore block party shooting.\">shooting\u200c remains unclear<\/a>, though Crooks displayed a concerning interest in assassinations, leading up to the rally. <\/p>\n<p>The Marine\u200c Corps League, where Dutch serves as Commandant, expressed their support and concern following the shocking event, while community members and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/removing-the-confederate-memorial-at-arlington-isnt-about-racial-reconciliation-its-about-political-power\/\" title=\"Removing The Confederate Memorial At Arlington Isn\u2019t About Racial Reconciliation, It\u2019s About Political Power\">veteran organizations<\/a> have been rallying for \u2064Dutch&#8217;s recovery. Former President Trump\u200c honored Comperatore at a recent Republican National\u2062 Convention, acknowledging his bravery during the chaotic and tragic event.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>Marine Corps veteran David Dutch, who was seriously injured during the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, was released from a Pittsburgh hospital on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/24\/us-news\/david-dutch-released-from-hospital-11-days-after-trump-rally-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a> reported that Allegheny General Hospital officials said Dutch, 57, was struck twice &mdash; once in the chest and once in the liver &mdash; at the outdoor rally in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-trump-shot-pennsylvania-rally-left-bloody-secret-service-rush-protect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butler, Pennsylvania<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and put in a medically induced coma, while undergoing multiple surgeries.<\/p>\n<p>His sister, Jennifer Veri-Grazier, told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/07\/14\/us\/politics\/victims-trump-shooting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a> following the shooting, that he suffered both damage to his liver and broken ribs.<\/p>\n<p>Veri-Grazier pointed out, &ldquo;He was exercising his rights and went to the rally, and he didn&rsquo;t deserve any of this.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680; BREAKING: Marine veteran David Dutch, who was shot at Trump rally, released from hospital in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>AMAZING NEWS! &#128079; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PebHprMliW\">pic.twitter.com\/PebHprMliW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Proud Elephant &#127482;&#127480;&#129413; (@ProudElephantUS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProudElephantUS\/status\/1816291631491854392?\">July 25, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>CBS affiliate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/pittsburgh\/news\/david-dutch-trump-rally-shooting-injuries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KDKA<\/a> reported last week that Dutch &mdash; whose nickname is Jake &mdash; is a member of American Legion #868 in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, about 25 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It was shocking, very shocking. It&rsquo;s a little rough knowing that a member of our organization has been injured,&rdquo; Anthony Grimes, a member of the American Legion, said.<\/p>\n<p>The members of the post were &ldquo;all praying for him,&rdquo; Grimes added.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You go to war and you don&rsquo;t get hurt, and you come here and you get shot,&rdquo; Dee Rakar said. &ldquo;When he comes back, the first thing I&rsquo;m going to do is give him a big hug.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Marine Corps League, an organization that supports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-biden-says-no-soldiers-died-watch-forgets-13-marines-killed-kabul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marine<\/a> veterans, told KDKA that Dutch &ldquo;serves as Commandant of the Westmoreland Detachment #1416, from within the Department of Pennsylvania.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A second wounded rally-goer James Copenhaver, 74, remains at Allegheny General in serious, but stable condition, medical staff said, according to the Post.<\/p>\n<p>A third shooting victim, 50-year-old, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fact-check-trump-team-misspell-corey-comperatores-name-firefighter-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corey Comperatore<\/a>, died from the injuries he received at the Trump rally.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, who was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-didnt-get-hit-bullet-fbi-director-chris-wray-drops-insane-take-rally-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grazed<\/a> on his right ear during the gunfire, honored the former Buffalo Township volunteer fire chief Corey Comperatore at the Republican National Convention last week.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Donald Trump delivers an incredible tribute to slain firefighter Corey Comperatore.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What a fine man he was.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HdOqc0w9XR\">pic.twitter.com\/HdOqc0w9XR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Townhall.com (@townhallcom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/townhallcom\/status\/1814130572911845866?\">July 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What a fine man he was,&rdquo; an emotional Trump said before going over and kissing Comperatore fireman&rsquo;s uniform that had been brought onstage with him as a tribute.<\/p>\n<p>Comperatore reportedly dove in front of his wife and two kids when the gunfire started.<\/p>\n<p>FBI Director Christopher Wray <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-shooter-showed-interest-jfk-assassination-days-leading-rally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">testified<\/a> Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee that the gunman, 20-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/secret-service-repeatedly-rejected-offer-couldve-helped-thwart-trump-rally-shooter-whistleblower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thomas Matthew Crooks<\/a>, got off at least eight shots, before a Secret Service countersniper took him out.<\/p>\n<p>Crooks&rsquo; motive has not been established, but Wray said his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/google-fined-again-in-europe-must-pay-268-million-for-abusing-its-dominant-position\/\" title=\"Google Fined Again In Europe, Must Pay 8 Million For Abusing Its \u2018Dominant Position\u2019\">online search<\/a> history showed a strong interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sarah-palin-announces-run-for-congress-in-alaska\/\" title=\"Sarah Palin Announces Run for Congress in Alaska\">high profile political figures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>An analysis of the shooter&rsquo;s laptop showed that he made an online search about the distance assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was from John Kennedy when he shot and killed the 35th president.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/crooks-family-neighbor-reveals-big-change-happened-home-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crooks<\/a> made the search on July 6, the same day that Trump&rsquo;s July 13 campaign rally in Butler was announced.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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According to the New York Post, officials at Allegheny General Hospital stated that Dutch, 57, was shot twice\u2014once in the chest and once in the liver\u2014while attending an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He was admitted in critical condition and placed in a medically induced coma while undergoing several surgeries. His sister, Jennifer Veri-Grazier, shared with The New York Times that he suffered liver damage and broken ribs. She emphasized, &#8220;He was exercising his rights by attending the rally, and he didn\u2019t deserve this.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>CBS affiliate KDKA reported last week that Dutch, nicknamed Jake, is a member of American Legion #868 in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, located about 25 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Anthony Grimes, a fellow member, expressed his shock at the incident, stating, &#8220;It\u2019s very shocking. It\u2019s tough knowing that a member of our organization has been hurt.&#8221; Grimes mentioned that the members of the post were &#8220;all praying for him.&#8221; Dee Rakar added, &#8220;You go to war and you don\u2019t get hurt, and you come here and you get shot. When he comes back, the first thing I\u2019m going to do is give him a big hug.&#8221; The Marine Corps League, which supports Marine veterans, noted that Dutch serves as Commandant of the Westmoreland Detachment #1416 in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>Another rally attendee, 74-year-old James Copenhaver, remains in serious but stable condition at Allegheny General, while a third victim, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, tragically died from his injuries. During the Republican National Convention last week, Trump honored Comperatore, a former volunteer fire chief, who reportedly shielded his wife and children when the shooting began. Trump emotionally remarked, &#8220;What a fine man he was,&#8221; before kissing Comperatore&#8217;s fireman uniform brought on stage as a tribute.<\/p>\n<p>FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee that the shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired at least eight shots before being neutralized by a Secret Service countersniper. While Crooks&#8217; motive remains unclear, Wray indicated that his online search history revealed a significant interest in high-profile political figures. Notably, Crooks searched for information about the distance between assassin Lee Harvey Oswald and President John F. Kennedy on July 6, the same day Trump&#8217;s rally was announced<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2309728,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rally-hsooting.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[36390,36389,4133,33285,4958],"class_list":["post-2309724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-hospital-release","tag-marine-corps","tag-news","tag-trump-rally","tag-veteran"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rally-hsooting.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2309724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2309724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2309724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2309728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2309724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2309724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2309724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}