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Officials investigate why Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home was set on fire
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Investigators worked Tuesday to uncover the motive behind an arson fire over the weekend at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion, the latest act of political violence in the U.S.
They dug into Cody Balmer’s background after, authorities say, he scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s 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 Shapiro’s politics or religious beliefs, wasn’t immediately clear.
MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/pennsylvania-governor-josh-shapiro-fire-suspect-motive-investigation/507-4dd27ec8-cd48-4701-9f0a-3b052ded79dc