Several law enforcement agencies turn the Butler Farm Show grounds into an active crime scene after former President Donald Trump was shot at during his rally on Saturday, July 13. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The condition of the two surviving victims who were struck by bullets during the rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, has taken a positive turn, according to Allegheny Health Network.

David Dutch, 57, of New Kensington, and James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township are hospitalized at Allegheny General Hospital and their medical status has been upgraded from critical to serious condition as of 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The Copenhaver family released a statement regarding James’ condition.

“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. 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 Dutch family also issued a statement Wednesday.

“The Dutch family would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the greater western Pennsylvania community and countless others across the country and world for the incredible outpouring of prayers and well wishes for David, as he recovers from injuries he sustained during former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. David and our entire family are especially grateful to all the first responders and medical professionals who saved his life, including the Life Flight and trauma surgical teams at AGH. As we focus on David’s recovery, we also offer our deepest condolences and prayers for the other victims of this tragic event and their families.

“The Dutch family respectfully asks that the public and media understand and accept their need for privacy at this time.”

Initial reporting by the Associated Press stated both Dutch and Copenhaver were in critical but stable condition upon their arrival to Allegheny General Hospital.

Dutch is an ex-Marine who has spent decades working as a machinist with Siemens USA. Copenhaver is retired and managed a Pennsylvania state liquor store.