Shapiro resists calls to label arson attack a hate crime: ‘Not sure it’s helpful’
- Governor Josh Shapiro reported an arson attack on his residence while he and his family were present, stating that the assailant was charged with attempted homicide and had expressed hostility towards him.
- President Donald Trump called Governor Josh Shapiro to express his support after the incident, discussing Shapiro's family's safety during their conversation.
- Shapiro condemned political violence, stating that violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable.
- The attacker, Cody Balmer, expressed through a 911 call his opposition to Shapiro's actions, indicating a motive beyond just political dislike.
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Motive still undetermined in arson attack at Shapiro residence
HARRISBURG — The district attorney prosecuting a man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence said Friday that investigators are assessing whether religious or political bias could explain why he expressed "hatred" for the Democratic leader. Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo said authorities are trying to flesh out a statement by police in the arrest affidavit that Cody Balmer "admitted to harbori…
Shapiro seeks support for proposed funding increase for state firefighters
BETHLEHEM — Five days after experiencing an arson fire at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday visited the Bethlehem Fire Department to advocate for the inclusion of a $30 million grant program in the next state budget.
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