Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family narrowly escaped an arson attack that severely damaged the governor's mansion in Harrisburg early Sunday. The attack, attributed to 38-year-old Cody Balmer, who has been arrested, involved him breaking into the residence and starting multiple fires. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Shapiro, who has previously addressed political violence and tensions, noted that the arson followed a local Jewish community celebration, raising concerns about the current political climate in the U.S. The investigation is ongoing with the FBI involved.
Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family narrowly escaped an arson attack on their official residence early Sunday, leading to significant damage but no injuries.
The attacker, Cody Balmer, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and other offenses, while the motive remains unclear.
Shapiro emphasized the concerning levels of political vitriol in the country, noting the attack occurred shortly after a local Jewish community celebration.
This incident reflects ongoing tensions in American politics as public figures like Shapiro face disturbing acts of violence.
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