Investigators worked Tuesday to uncover the motive behind an arson fire over the weekend at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiros mansion, the latest act of political violence in the U.S.
They dug into Cody Balmers background after, authorities say, he scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania governors mansion.
Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was denied bail Monday as he faced charges including attempted homicide, terrorism and arson. He did not enter a plea to the charges.
He had told police he planned to beat Shapiro with a small sledgehammer if he encountered him after breaking into the building, according to court documents. A motive for the attack, including whether it had anything to do with Shapiros politics or religious beliefs, wasnt immediately clear.
Source: WTHR
Published on April 16, 2025
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