Pistol-packing man knocks over fairgoers forcing his way toward Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, police say
Amy Acton's campaign says the Ohio governor candidate was targeted by an armed individual at the Canfield Fair as political violence fears mount.
TL;DR
- An armed man, Patrick M. Havas, attempted to approach Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair.
- Havas knocked over multiple fairgoers while trying to reach Acton and was found with two pistols and a taser.
- Dr. Acton was unharmed, but other attendees were injured during the incident.
- Havas was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct, and is being held in pretrial custody.
- The incident has raised concerns about political violence, with officials like Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin commenting on the ongoing threats to public figures.