Suspect Arrested for Arson and Attempted Murder at Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A 38-year-old man, identified as Cody Balmer of Harrisburg, has been arrested in connection with an incident at the Pennsylvania Governor's mansion.
• 🏠 Balmer allegedly jumped a fence, broke into the mansion, and ignited a fire using a homemade incendiary device before escaping.

Charges and Investigation

• ⚖️ Balmer is expected to be charged with attempted murder, arson, terrorism, and assault.
• 🔍 State Police were on the property searching for the suspect when he broke into the home and set the fire, remaining inside for less than a minute.

Governor's Response

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were woken up by state police and evacuated safely around 2:00 AM.
• 🗣️ Governor Shapiro stated that this violence is not okay and will not deter him from his duties, vowing to work even harder.
• 🏠 The Governor also confirmed that the governor's mansion will be fixed, and his family will celebrate the second night of Passover there.

Timing and Context

• ✡️ The incident occurred just hours after Governor Shapiro and his family celebrated the first day of Passover.
• 💬 Governor Shapiro had posted a Passover greeting on social media the previous night.