Arsonist Planned To Attack PA Governor With Hammer

CNN reports:

Pennsylvania State Police have charged a Harrisburg man they say broke into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence early Sunday and started a fire while Shapiro and his family were sleeping. Shapiro, his wife Lori, their four children, two dogs and another family were forced to evacuate from the home, which was significantly damaged by the fire. There were no injuries.

Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself into police has since been charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, terrorism and other charges in connection with the fire, which occurred hours after Shapiro and his family hosted a Passover dinner.

Balmer said he was angry with the governor and would have beaten him with a hammer if confronted, according to an affidavit filed early Monday.

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*New details in the arson at PA Governor’s mansion.

Police say Cody Balmer went to State Police HQ & gave confession in which he allegedly said he was “harboring hatred” toward Gov Shapiro, explained how he made Molotov cocktails & intended use of hammer. More @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/v13K4pIIti

— Claudia Vargas (@ByClaudiaVargas) April 14, 2025

Here are Facebook posts from Cody Balmer, the man who attempted to burn down Governor Josh Shapiro’s house with his family inside pic.twitter.com/zbqq7iDQ9x

— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) April 13, 2025

Photos from inside Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion after police say an arsonist set fire to the house while Governor Shapiro and his family slept inside around 2am.
Cody Balmer of Harrisburg was arrested — planned charges include attempted murder and terrorism. pic.twitter.com/GWEfC3B8qH

— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) April 13, 2025

MAGA is already falsely claiming he Cody Balmer attended Kamala Harris, BLM, and pro-Hamas rallies. pic.twitter.com/64vUXHniTD

— Blue Georgia (@BlueATLGeorgia) April 13, 2025