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Governor’s Residence Attacked: This Week in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – In the early hours of April 13, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Harrisburg residence was attacked when investigators say multiple Molotov Cocktails were thrown inside the residence.

Shapiro and his family were asleep during the attack, having just celebrated the first night of Passover in the dining room where the fire was set.

The suspect, Cody Balmer, later admitted to State Police that he set the fire and had a hatred toward Shapiro, referencing Palestine in a call with 911 dispatchers. Balmer turned himself in and is facing charges including terrorism and arson.

The Governor’s Residence is now undergoing an extensive restoration and artifacts damaged by heat and smoke are being evaluated. The state hopes to reopen the residence to visitors back to the residence.

Continuing Coverage

Governor’s Residence Attack

The attack has left several unanswered questions, such as how someone was able to avoid Shapiro’s State Police detail while both entering and exiting the residence untouched.

On This Week in Pennsylvania, we take a look back at an unprecedented moment in Pennsylvania history.

Every week, This Week in Pennsylvania gives a comprehensive look at the week’s biggest news events in Pennsylvania, provided by the abc27 News team, along with the latest updates on local stories.

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