An arrest has been made in the arson attack on the home of Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA), less than 24 hours after the suspect allegedly jumped a fence and then set fire to the residence late Saturday night.
Pennsylvania State Police stated on Sunday that they had arrested Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg — and plan to charge him with multiple crimes including “attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person,” The New York Post reported.
Shapiro, standing in front of the damaged portion of his residence, gave an update on the situation on Sunday afternoon. He specifically thanked the Pennsylvania State Police, the FBI, and the Harrisburg Fire Department for their efforts in making sure that the scene was secured and his family was safe.
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