Amy Acton unharmed after man lunges at her during campaign event; suspect now in custody - wlwt.com
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was unharmed after an armed man lunged at her during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair. The suspect, Patrick Havas, was arrested by law enforcement, and two bystanders sustained minor injuries during the altercation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding the safety of political candidates and the climate of political violence in the U.S.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine confirmed that Amy Acton was uninjured after a man lunged at her during a campaign event near Youngstown on Sunday. This comes after an earlier statement put out by Acton's campaign said that an armed individual had rushed at Acton while she was at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County, resulting in at least two people who were nearby to be injured. “Fran and I are thankful Dr. Amy Acton was not hurt, and we send our thoughts to those who were injured. We spoke to Dr. Acton this afternoon and she said to share with Ohioans that she is ok," said DeWine in his statement. “We are grateful for the quick work of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement on the scene at the Canfield Fair today when a man tried to forcefully push himself toward Dr.
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