Pennsylvania Man Accused of Setting Fire to Governor Shapiro’s Home

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) holds a rally in support of US Vice President Kamala Harris’ Democratic presidential election campaign in Ambler, Pennsylvania, US, July 29, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski

i24 News – Cody Balmer, a 38-year-old man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s house after Passover on Saturday, told police he would have beaten him with a hammer if he would have found him.

The perpetrator allegedly walked an hour from his home before coming upon the governor’s home.