Armed man arrested after allegedly charging toward Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at fair
An armed man, Patrick Havas, was arrested after allegedly charging toward Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, including two older individuals on mobility scooters. Acton was unharmed, but her campaign officials reported multiple injuries, and the suspect was found with legal pistols and brass knuckles.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the increasing security concerns for political candidates and the potential for violence at public events, highlighting the volatile political climate.
An armed man was arrested after charging toward the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, campaign officials said.Acton was not injured, but campaign officials said multiple people were hurt. The suspect, identified as Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, Ohio, "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd toward Acton while holding a cell phone up," Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
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