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Pennsylvania State Police: Harrisburg man confesses to setting fire at Governor’s Mansion, facing attempted homicide, terrorism charges

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Cody Balmer, 38, now faces multiple felony charges—including attempted criminal homicide, aggravated arson, and terrorism—after confessing to setting fire to the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg, with Governor Shapiro and family

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  1. Fox News

    Pennsylvania police arrest suspect after governor’s mansion set on fire while Gov Josh Shapiro, family slept (opens Fox News)

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    Authorities in Pennsylvania arrested a suspected arsonist, Cody Balmer, after the governor's residence was set on fire. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were asleep inside.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Pennsylvania State Police: Harrisburg man confesses to setting fire at Governor’s Mansion, facing attempted homicide, terrorism charges (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Cody Balmer, 38, now faces multiple felony charges—including attempted criminal homicide, aggravated arson, and terrorism—after confessing to setting fire to the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg, with Governor Shapiro and family

  3. CBS News

    Pennsylvania man arrested, charged with attempted murder after setting fire at Gov. Josh Shapiro (opens CBS News)

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    Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Man arrested for attempted murder, terrorism in arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Cody Balmer, 38, faces charges after an early morning fire forced Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family to evacuate.

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