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September 6, 2026
Armed Assailant Targets Amy Acton at Canfield Fair, Several Injured
- An armed assailant lunged at Amy Acton during her campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several attendees.
- The suspect, who was arrested with multiple weapons, knocked volunteers to the ground during the confrontation.
- Acton expressed gratitude for law enforcement's quick action and condemned the violence, stating it has no place in Ohio.
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- Armed person confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at event, campaign saysSep 6, 2026 at 9:23 PM · NBC
- Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign saysSep 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM · ABC News
- Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee lunged at by ‘armed individual,’ campaign saysSep 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM · ABC News