The perpetrator’s motives are not known – the commander was sleeping while the perpetrator entered his home and set fire
A 38 -year -old man was arrested for an arson attack on the house of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Sapiro.
The alleged perpetrator faces charges of attempted murder, terrorism, arson and a heavy attack.
Condi Balmer’s arrest took place a few hours after the incident. Saprus was awakened by police in the night as a fire broke out in the house with his family, according to the BBC.
At a press conference on Sunday, Sapiro stressed that he had not understood what had happened. He and his family managed to get away with bodies, but their home in Harrisburg, suffered serious damage.
Deputy Police Officer George Bivens said the suspect had a possession of one improvisation and was arrested in the area.
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Authorities believe that the suspect may have jumped the fence and set fire, but his motives are not known.
The commander and his family were at a different part of the house when the fire broke out and they did not understand what had happened.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Said He “Woke up to Bangs on the Door” at 2 Am After an Arsonist Set Fire to the Governor’s Residence. Read More at https://t.co/sxerswxwwj pic.twitter.com/adhoptgtwn
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The authorities had offers $ 10,000 fee for information that would lead to the arrest of the perpetrator.
Sapiro was a candidate for Vice President of Kamala Harris during her election campaign for the presidency last year. However, he chose the Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz.
The residence of Pennsylvania’s Governor in Harrisburg is a 29,000 -square -foot Georgian style and was built in 1968, hosting eight rulers.
Sapiro has been the ruler of Pennsylvania since 2023, and previously had the position of the Attorney General of the State, and his name is also heard for the Presidential elections of 2028.
Source :Skai
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