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Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence planned to beat him with a hammer, documents say

  • Cody Balmer planned to attack Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro with a hammer after breaking into the governor's mansion, according to court documents.
  • Balmer intended to beat Governor Josh Shapiro with a hammer if he had found him, as stated in court documents.
  • Governor Shapiro condemned the violence, stating, 'This type of violence is not OK' and emphasized the need for societal improvement.
  • Balmer admitted to hating Governor Shapiro, although the reason was not explained in the affidavit.
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The plan was to hit Governor and top Democrat Josh Shapiro with a “small sledgehammer” if he encountered him. Instead, unemployed welder Cody Balmer, 38, set fire to part of the governor’s residence. “That’s the rumor, but no, ma’am,” he replied when the judge asked if he was suffering from mental illness.

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Man charged with attempted 'Molotov cocktails' murder of top US Democrat

US prosecutors charged a man on Monday with the attempted murder of Democratic heavyweight and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro after a weekend arson attack at his official residence, court filings showed.

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star broke the news in on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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