Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton Attacked at Campaign Stop

Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, was the target of an armed assault during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair on Sunday. Campaign officials reported that an assailant lunged at Acton, resulting in injuries to several individuals present.

The suspect reportedly knocked over volunteers before being apprehended by authorities. Mahoning County Democratic Party chairperson Chris Anderson confirmed that the individual was found to be in possession of weapons. The incident has prompted a police investigation into the attack.