Overview
- A person allegedly lunged toward Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, knocking down several volunteers and two elderly attendees during the incident.
- Local law enforcement arrested the suspect at the scene and reported finding two firearms on the person, according to the Mahoning County sheriff.
- Officials said the suspect is expected to face two assault charges and a charge of disturbing the peace as the investigation continues.
- Acton and her husband are reported safe and the campaigns issued statements condemning the violence and thanking police for their quick response.
- Acton, a former Ohio health director running against Vivek Ramaswamy in a close race, may see renewed scrutiny of event security as prosecutors and investigators review the case.