Armed assailant attacks Ohio Democratic candidate during campaign stop
Summary
A man attacked Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton during a campaign event but did not hurt her. The suspect was arrested with several weapons, and some people were injured when he knocked them down. The incident is part of a recent rise in political violence in the U.S.Key Facts
- The attack happened at the Canfield Fair in Ohio while Amy Acton was speaking.
- The suspect, Patrick Havas, 38, had two pistols, a Taser, handguns, and brass knuckles.
- Havas was charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of assault and is in county jail.
- Two older adults were knocked down and injured during the attack.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Acton’s Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy condemned the attack.
- The Ohio governor race is closely watched and the election is on November 3.
- Political violence against candidates and officials in the U.S. has been increasing in recent years.
- President Donald Trump is actively involved in supporting Republican candidates and has also faced assassination attempts recently.
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