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Attempted Homicide And Arsonist Investigation After Governor’s Residence In Harrisburg Pennsylvania
Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro shares his thoughts after an arsonist sets fire to the Governor's Residence in a targeted attack in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States, on April 13, 2025. On April 13, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire respond to the Governor's Residence, located on North Front Street, Harrisburg City, Dauphin County, for the report of a fire. While the investigation is ongoing, the State Police state at this time that this is an act of arson. While the fire is successfully extinguished, it causes a significant amount of damage to a portion of the residence. The Governor and his family are present in a different part of the residence. They are evacuated safely and are not injured. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)