Crime & Safety
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Says Sensitivity To Security Is "Heightened" After Arson In Pennsylvania
Cody Balmer, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was charged Monday with criminal homicide/attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and more.
April 15, 2025
The man police said threw Molotov cocktails into the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is now facing attempted murder and terrorism charges — among many others.
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On Monday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke about the incident.
Officials said Cody Balmer, 38, hopped a fence and intentionally set a fire at the residence early on Sunday, April 13, while Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were home. Josh Shapiro, his wife and four children escaped the Harrisburg mansion unharmed.
