Officials work to uncover the motive for fire set at Pennsylvania governor’s residence
- An arson attack occurred at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence on April 13, 2025, with Cody Balmer identified as the suspect who intended to harm the Governor.
- Balmer, 38, faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and aggravated arson, after confessing to police.
- Governor Shapiro expressed gratitude to first responders who evacuated his family and praised their bravery.
- Cody Balmer's mother stated he is mentally ill and had ceased taking his medication prior to the attack.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family share new details about the arson attack at a luncheon thanking first responders
Shapiro shared new details about the harrowing experience at a luncheon for the Harrisburg firefighters who quickly responded to the blaze at the Pennsylvania governor's residence.

In his words: Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor's residence
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is sharing new details about the arson fire this weekend that prompted his family to evacuate the official residence in Harrisburg in the dead of night. The first-term Democrat on Thursday recounted the events after his…
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family share new details about the arson attack at a luncheon thanking first responders
HARRISBURG — Yelling. Banging. Smoke. Those were the first few moments that made Gov. Josh Shapiro hop out of bed and begin evacuating his family from the Pennsylvania governor’s residence on Sunday, after a man broke into the Harrisburg ...
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