India, Sept. 7 -- Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was reportedly targeted by an armed individual at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown on Sunday, according to her campaign.

Addie Bullock, a spokesperson for Acton's campaign, said an "armed individual" lunged at Acton during her visit to the fair, injuring several people.

"While attending the Canfield Fair, an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton, injuring multiple people," Bullock said in the statement. "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 the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against one ...