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Attempted Homicide And Arsonist Investigation After Governor’s Residence In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Set On Fire With Governor And Family Inside In Targeted Attack

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 is prepared to say 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)

Photo ID	#12261815
Date Taken	13 April 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto
Category	Crime, Law and Justice
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto

Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro arsonist fire Governor’s Residence Harrisburg Pennsylvania United States April 13 2025 Harrisburg Bureau of Fire North Front Street Harrisburg City Dauphin County State Police act of arson extinguished damage residence Governor's family evacuated safely not injured investigation targeted attack early morning Kyle Mazza NurPhoto ongoing investigation significant damage fire response safety emergency services public safety.