Event Brief
Sep 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Armed man charged toward Ohio governor candidate at fair
By The BriefBrief
An armed assailant charged toward Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before being stopped by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers. The patrol identified the man as Patrick Havas, 38, and said he had a taser and two pistols; the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office recovered two handguns and brass knuckles after his arrest.
WHO: Patrick Havas; Ohio State Highway Patrol; Mahoning County Sheriff's Office
WHAT: An armed man forced his way through a crowd toward Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before troopers stopped him and he was arrested.
WHEN: Sep 7, 2026
WHERE: Canfield Fair, Ohio
WHY: He forced his way through a crowd toward Amy Acton during the campaign stop.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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