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Horrific New Details Emerge on Suspect in Arson Attack on PA’s Dem Governor [WATCH]

Jim Taft
Last updated: April 17, 2025 7:43 pm
By Jim Taft 5 Min Read
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Horrific New Details Emerge on Suspect in Arson Attack on PA’s Dem Governor [WATCH]
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated from the governor’s residence early Sunday morning after a fire broke out that authorities later determined to be the result of an intentional arson attack involving Molotov cocktails.

The suspect, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, has been charged in connection with the incident, which caused significant damage to the governor’s residence in Harrisburg.

No injuries were reported, and the family’s two dogs were also safely removed from the building during the early morning response by police and firefighters.

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According to law enforcement, Balmer called 911 following the attack, identified himself by name, and made statements referencing Governor Shapiro’s position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

“Shapiro needs to know he ‘…will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,’” Balmer told the 911 operator, according to a search warrant filed by Pennsylvania State Police.

The warrant also quoted Balmer saying, “our people have been put through too much by that monster,” and indicated that he spoke in a manner that appeared to be scripted.

Authorities said these statements, combined with other evidence, indicate that the attack was politically and religiously motivated.

The man accused of setting fire to Governor Shapiro’s residence while his family slept inside confessed that he did it in support of Palestine.

You get that? He planned to burn a Jewish family alive—for Palestine.

The suspect, Cody Balmer, called 911 after the attack early… pic.twitter.com/k0NvnKcSeZ

— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) April 16, 2025

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Corporal Benjamin Forsythe wrote in the affidavit that Balmer targeted the governor “based upon perceived injustices to the people of Palestine,” and also cited Shapiro’s Jewish faith as a factor in the attack, though the warrant did not provide additional details regarding how religion influenced the motive.

The fire at the governor’s residence was reported shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday.

Emergency crews arrived on the scene and quickly evacuated the residence while working to contain the blaze.

The local fire chief later said the outcome could have been far worse if certain doors in the residence had not been closed, which prevented the fire from spreading further throughout the home.

In addition to the 911 call and physical evidence from the scene, law enforcement cited troubling content found on Balmer’s social media accounts.

According to reports, he had posted images of himself pointing a firearm at the camera, and shared photos of Molotov cocktails and other incendiary imagery.

A probable cause affidavit also stated that Balmer allegedly planned to physically assault Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he encountered him during the incident.

News outlets have also reported that online activity linked to someone with the same name as Balmer includes statements identifying as a “registered socialist,” support for Black Lives Matter, and criticism of the MAGA movement.

BREAKING: Leaked messages from Cody Balmer.. He’s a Democrat. pic.twitter.com/Vlqk7ztmG0

— aka (@akafaceUS) April 14, 2025

While Balmer had reportedly expressed criticism of both President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, the suspect’s statements and online activity have drawn increased scrutiny following the attack.

The arson occurred during Passover, which prompted initial speculation that the timing may have been intentional.

Investigators have since confirmed that religious and political motives are central to their understanding of the case.

Governor Shapiro’s office has not issued a detailed statement since the attack but confirmed that the governor, his wife, and children were unharmed and grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their swift actions.

Federal and state agencies continue to investigate the incident. Balmer remains in custody as the legal process moves forward.

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