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Officials work to uncover the motive for fire set at Pennsylvania governor’s residence

  • Cody Balmer, 38, admitted to breaking into Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence and throwing Molotov cocktails, prompting a fire that caused millions in damage, according to Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo.
  • Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated safely by state police during the incident, which occurred shortly after a family Passover Seder.
  • Senator Chuck Schumer called for an investigation into the fire as a possible antisemitic hate crime, highlighting the political context of the attack.
  • The Dauphin County District Attorney, Fran Chardo, stated that the charges against Balmer include attempted murder and arson, which are at the maximum grade.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro thanks the crews who responded to the fire at his official residence.

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