Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, campaign says

Armed suspect Patrick Havas allegedly attacked Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair, injuring several people

Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, campaign says

TL;DR

  • Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, was attacked during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair.
  • The suspect, Patrick Havas, lunged at Acton and injured several people before his arrest.
  • Havas is expected to face assault and disorderly conduct charges.
  • Acton was unharmed, but multiple individuals sustained injuries.
  • Campaign officials and other political figures condemned the violence.