Shapiro arson attack underscores threats to politicians
- Cody Balmer is accused of an arson attack Sunday at the Pennsylvania governor's residence, targeting Governor Josh Shapiro.
- Balmer targeted Shapiro due to his perceived stance on the Israel-Palestinian conflict after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
- Police say video shows Balmer scaling a fence, breaking windows, and throwing Molotov cocktails inside the residence.
- Balmer called 911 at 2:50 a.m. And stated, "I'm not hiding, and I will confess to everything that I had done".
- Balmer, facing charges including terrorism and attempted murder, surrendered, and police obtained search warrants for his home and devices.
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PA Pols in Both Parties Decry 'Heart-Wrenching' Arson Attack on Shapiro – DV Journal
As more details emerge about the Passover night arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion — while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept — politicians in both parties are denouncing political violence and demanding answers about Sunday night’s events. “The situation with Gov. Shapiro and his lovely wife and the children is heart-wrenching,” state Sen. Tracy Pennicuick (R-Berks/Montgomery) told the DVJournal podcast. “I can only imagine…
PennLive: Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says
Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence, allegedly told 911 operators he targeted the governor in part because of his views on the war in Gaza, according to a search warrant obtained by news site PennLive.
Suspected arsonist Cody Balmer targeted Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home over what pol ‘wants to do to Palestinian people’: report
The alleged firebug Cody Balmer called 911 following the Sunday attack, identified himself by name, and delivered the chilling message addressed to the governor over the phone, according to a search warrant obtained by PennLive.

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro was targeted in arson attack for ‘what he wants to do to Palestinian people’: search warrant
By Juliette Rihl, pennlive.com (TNS) The suspect in the arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro due to his perceived stance on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, according to a search warrant obtained by PennLive. Cody Balmer called 911 following the attack early Sunday, identified himself by name and told operators Shapiro needs to know he “…will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Pa…
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