A Pennsylvania man has been charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other offenses after a fire at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg forced Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family to evacuate the home early Sunday morning, according to court documents filed in Dauphin County.
Pennsylvania State Police)
Officials said Cody Balmer, 38, hopped a fence and intentionally set a fire at the residence early on Sunday, April 13, while Shapiro and his family were home. Balmer, of Harrisburg, was charged Monday with criminal homicide/attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and more.
Balmer was arraigned on the charges on Monday evening, and a judge denied bail. Earlier Monday, Pennsylvania State Police said Balmer was treated at a hospital for a “medical event not related to this incident or his arrest.” He was taken into custody on Sunday in the Harrisburg area.
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