Police issue update after armed man lunges towards Democratic candidate

WorldPolitics
7 Sep 2026 • 5:28 PM MYT
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Police issue update after armed man lunges towards Democratic candidate

  • Multiple attendees were injured when an armed man lunged towards Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr Amy Acton at a campaign event in Ohio.
  • Sheriff Jerry Greene identified the attacker as 38-year-old Patrick Havas, who allegedly shoved through the crowd armed with two handguns and brass knuckles.
  • Havas knocked over two elderly attendees on mobility scooters during the incident, leaving one person with a head injury.
  • The suspect was apprehended and charged with two counts of misdemeanour assault and one count of disorderly conduct.
  • Dr Amy Acton escaped unhurt, while outgoing Governor Mike DeWine thanked law enforcement and sent his thoughts to those injured.

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