Pennsylvania police arrested a 38-year-old man I was charged They attempted an arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence. The suspect, identified as Cody Barmer from Harrisburg, will be detained and faced with attempted murder and arson charges. Reuters It has been reported.
“Around 2am last night, my family and I woke up in front of the door from Pennsylvania Police after the arsonist set the fire on the Governor’s residence in Harrisburg,” Shapiro said. I wrote it x.
“We were safely evacuated from the residence by the Pennsylvania Police and supported by Capitol Police while the Harrisburg Fire Department was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire,” he added. “Thank God that no one was injured The fire has disappeared. ”
“Every day we stand up to law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our community,” the governor said. “Last night they did that for our family, and Lori and I will forever thank them for keeping us safe.”
At about 2am last night, my family and I woke up to the door from Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist fired a shot at the governor’s residence in Harrisburg.
The Harrisburg Fire Department was on the scene and when they were working to put out the fire, we…
– Governor Josh Shapiro (@governorshapiro) April 13, 2025
Shapiro also dealt with the incident in a Press conference Sunday afternoon.
“This kind of violence is becoming too common in our society,” he said. “And I won’t do it damn you If it comes from a particular aspect, it is directed from one particular party or another, or from a particular person or another. It’s not okay, it needs to be stopped. We need to be better than this. ”
Last night, at the governor’s residence, we experienced attacks not only in our family but throughout Pennsylvania.
This type of violence has become too common in our society and must stop. pic.twitter.com/5hp5jsvgfc
– Governor Josh Shapiro (@governorshapiro) April 13, 2025
Authorities say Ballmer escaped a state trooper long enough to enter the residence after passing through the fence.
During a press conference, Shapiro spoke with FBI Director Kash Patel and said, “We shared that we have promised everything. Federal Government Resources“Investigate the attack. Meanwhile, US Attorney General Pam Bondy I said that She is “deeply relieved” that the governor and his family are safe.and He thanked the first responder and praised the police for arresting the suspect.
Governor Shapiro and his family are safe, thanking the first responders who arrived on the scene and are deeply relieved to be celebrating the police work that led to the arrest a few hours ago. https://t.co/onjalxmpvu
– Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@agpambondi) April 13, 2025
The incident came after Shapiro Posted Photo of his family “Cedar”“ The table they celebrated the first night of Passover.
“We refuse to be trapped in bondage where someone tries to attack us, like we did here last night.“ he said Sunday. The governor added that he and his family will hold the second seder on Sunday night.
From Shapiro Family Cedar Tables to your table, Happy Passover and Chagpesach Samych! pic.twitter.com/2ii1id1w23
– Governor Josh Shapiro (@governorshapiro) April 12, 2025
Photo credit: ©X/Govenorshapiro
It was originally published on April 14th, 2025.
