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Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Lunging at Amy Acton at Event

Sunday’s afternoon campaign event for Amy Acton took a scary turn when an Ohio man allegedly “lunged” at the Democratic nominee for governor at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County. The suspect has been identified as Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield. Acton was unharmed, and the suspect did not draw the weapons he was found to have on him.

However, two people were injured in the incident.

A statement from Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene provided to CBS News indicated that the suspect “aggressively shoved his way through the crowd toward Acton while holding a cell phone up.” In the process of rushing forward, Greene said in his statement, Havas allegedly knocked over two people on mobility scooters, with one falling to the ground.

The Acton campaign used the word “lunged” to describe Havas’ alleged actions that took place at approximately 2:30 p.m.

“While attending the Canfield Fair, an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton, injuring multiple people. Dr. Acton and Eric are grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured. This kind of violence has no place in Ohio. Dr. Acton will always stand up to........

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