Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion Targeted By Arson Attack

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and his family evacuated the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg early Sunday morning after what authorities called an act of arson.

The attack took place at 2 a.m. Eastern Time, Shapiro said in a post on X, noting that nobody was injured as firefighters extinguished the blaze. Shapiro praised state and local first responders after the incident. (RELATED: Gov. Josh Shapiro Takes Jab At Fellow Democrat Who Allegedly Sabotaged His VP Chances)

Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.

The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were…

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) April 13, 2025

“Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg,” Shapiro posted. “The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police. Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished.”

“Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities,” Shapiro continued. “Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe.”

The Pennsylvania State Police announced it was investigating the fire in a Sunday release.

“While the investigation is ongoing, the State Police is prepared to say at this time that this was an act of arson,” the agency said. “There is a reward of up to $10,000 offered through PSP Tips for the arrest and conviction for the individual(s) responsible.”

PSP determined a fire at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg early Sunday is an act of arson. There’s a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. 1-800-4PA TIPS (1-800-472-8477). https://t.co/EEYWvy6GOk

— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) April 13, 2025

Then-Vice President Kamala Harris bypassed Shapiro for Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota when selecting a running mate in August 2024 following then-President Joe Biden’s July 21, 2024, decision to end his re-election bid.

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