Armed attacker disrupts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's campaign event near Youngstown
An armed individual lunged at Democratic candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before being detained by police.
Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, was targeted by an armed assailant during a campaign appearance at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County on Sunday. The suspect lunged toward Acton, causing multiple nearby volunteers to be knocked down and injured. Local law enforcement quickly apprehended the individual, who was found carrying several weapons.
Addie Bullock, the campaign's communications director, said the team was "grateful for the swift law-enforcement response" but did not confirm whether Acton herself was harmed. Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman Chris Anderson confirmed the suspect's custody and praised the rapid action of both county police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol in providing security for the candidate.
The campaign of Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy issued a statement condemning the incident, emphasizing that candidates should be able to meet voters without fear of violence.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack, and no further details have been released at this time.