Armed Individual Approaches Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate at Campaign Event
An armed individual approached Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported several injuries before troopers intervened.
CANFIELD, Ohio — An armed individual moved toward Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported. The incident occurred during a campaign stop.
Troopers intervened, stopping the individual, according to the State Highway Patrol. The agency stated several people sustained injuries during the event. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the nature or extent of those injuries.
Acton, a Democrat, was campaigning at the fairgrounds when the event unfolded. The State Highway Patrol confirmed the individual carried a weapon.
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