US EditionTop PA lawmaker seeks answers after arson at Shapiro residence
- A late-night intruder firebombed Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence around 2 a.m. On April 13 in Harrisburg, causing millions in damage without injuring anyone.
- The attack occurred after the intruder, 38-year-old Harrisburg resident Cody Balmer, climbed a 7-foot fence, smashed windows, entered the home, and ignited fires using gasoline-filled beer bottles.
- Shapiro, who was asleep with his family, fled the residence after police awakened them; Balmer later turned himself in and faces charges including attempted homicide and terrorism.
- A San Diego-based security consulting firm led by Jeffrey Miller was hired for over $35,000 to review the residence's security but will not release sensitive findings to the public despite calls for transparency.
- State officials, lawmakers, and experts stress the need for accountability and improvements to prevent future breaches, while investigations consider motives including possible bias toward Shapiro.
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Security report into arson at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence won't be made public, consultant says
A consultant paid to review security at Gov. Shapiro's official residence after it was firebombed by an intruder says the “sensitive nature” of the findings “precludes their release to the public for obvious reasons.”
Temple Daily Telegram
Consultant says security report into arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro's home won't be made public
A consultant paid to review security at the official residence of the Pennsylvania governor after it was firebombed by a late-night intruder last month says his team’s findings won't be made public. Retired state police Col. Jeffrey Miller said in…
The Hamilton Spectator
My Mother LodeConsultant says security report into arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro’s home won’t be made public
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A consultant paid to review security at the official residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro after it was firebombed by a late-night intruder said Friday that his team's findings will not be made public.
Five former Pennsylvania governors are teaming up to help restore the state mansion following arson attack
Former Govs. Tom Wolf, Tom Corbett, Mark Schweiker, Ed Rendell, and Tom Ridge and the former first ladies will host a private fundraiser at the governor’s mansion next week.
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