An Article Summarized by CBS News
A Harrisburg man, Cody Balmer, 38, has been charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and other crimes after allegedly setting a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence early on April 13th. Authorities say Balmer climbed a fence, evaded troopers, and used a homemade incendiary device to start the fire while Governor Josh Shapiro, his family, and others were sleeping inside. No one was injured, and the fire was quickly extinguished, but it caused significant damage to the historic home. Officials say Balmer’s motive remains unclear, though his mother reported he is mentally ill and had gone off his medication prior to the incident.
The FBI and Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a full investigation, and security protocols at the Governor’s Residence are being reviewed. The 29,000-square-foot mansion, located on the Susquehanna River, has served as the home for Pennsylvania governors since 1968.
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