Overview
- Cody Balmer, the suspect in the arson attack, remains in custody facing eight charges, including attempted murder and terrorism.
- Investigators are determining whether the attack was motivated by antisemitic or political bias, as Balmer cited grievances over perceived injustices to Palestinians.
- Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated from the residence during the fire, which caused millions of dollars in damage.
- Shapiro has announced an independent review of security protocols after the suspect bypassed multiple security measures to carry out the attack.
- While Shapiro has refrained from labeling the attack as a hate crime, he has urged leaders across the political spectrum to denounce such violence unequivocally.