{
  "id": 6091919,
  "title": "Armed man arrested after charging towards Ohio governor candidate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/armed-man-arrested-after-charging-towards-ohio-governor-candidate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T02:35:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3366574/armed-man-arrested-after-charging-towards-ohio-governor-candidate"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An armed individual charged towards Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, injuring several people before being apprehended by law enforcement, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Patrick Havas, had a taser and two handguns, though no weapons were discharged, Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office reported. Havas was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of assault. Governor Mike DeWine condemned the violence, stating it is \"unacceptable\" at political or public gatherings. The incident occurred as the gubernatorial race heats up, with Acton competing against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, a high-profile candidate with strong fundraising backing. Ramaswamy's campaign released a statement condemning the attack, emphasizing that candidates should be able to meet voters without fear. Acton's team also expressed solidarity, vowing to withstand the \"chaos, hate and vitriol\" that often taints political discourse.",
  "summary": "An armed assailant charged towards the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before he was stopped by troopers, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a statement that a man it identified as Patrick Havas, 38, forced his way through a crowd, knocking over multiple members…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}