Hate Crime Or..? FBI Probes Arson Attack On Jewish Governor Shapiro’s Residence On Passover | CLRCUT

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on April 13, said that an arsonist set fire to his official residence in Harrisburg, prompting an emergency evacuation of his family. The attack occurred hours after they had celebrated Passover at the mansion, which has housed eight governors.

Authorities said the suspect, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, scaled the security fence, evaded police, and deliberately set the fire. He is to face multiple charges including attempted murder, terrorism, and aggravated arson. State Police officials called it a “methodical” and “targeted” attack, with the FBI now involved in the investigation.

Governor Shapiro, a rising national Democratic figure, claimed that the attack was intentional. The incident drew strong condemnation from political leaders—Vice President JD Vance called for swift justice, and former governors labeled the act as “cowardly and heartbreaking”.
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