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Attacker Identified, Two Injured in Amy Acton Campaign Incident

Amy Acton was unharmed after an armed man, Patrick Havas, attacked her campaign event, injuring two others.

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Key moments · 6

Amy Acton attends campaign event at Canfield Fair

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Armed individual lunges at Acton, causing injuries

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Suspect arrested by police following attack at fair

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Acton's campaign thanks law enforcement for quick response

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Suspect Patrick Havas identified, two bystanders injured

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Attacker found carrying pistols, stun gun, brass knuckles

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  1. Ohio Democrat Amy Acton reflects on a ‘rough day’ as witnesses recall ‘frightening’ confrontation
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  2. Multiple people injured as armed man lunges at Democratic candidate during campaign event
    The Independent
  3. Armed assailant attacks Ohio Democratic candidate during campaign stop
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  4. Amy Acton unharmed after man lunges at her during campaign event; suspect now in custody - WLWT
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  5. Beväpnad man gick till attack under valmötet
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  2. Man Arrested After Pushing Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor
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  3. Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee lunged at by ‘armed individual,’ campaign says
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  4. Heavily Armed Man Attacks Dem Candidate in MAGA Heartland
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  5. Armed man lunged at Democratic Ohio governor candidate, campaign says
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