Lex Harvey, Zoe Sottile and Ali Main, CNN:
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a Harrisburg man they say broke into Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence early Sunday and started a fire while Shapiro and his family were sleeping. Shapiro, his wife Lori, their four children, two dogs and another family were forced to evacuate from the home, which was significantly damaged by the fire. There were no injuries. Cody Balmer, 38, turned himself in to police has since been charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, terrorism and other charges in connection with the fire, which occurred hours after Shapiro and his family hosted a Passover dinner. Balmer said he was angry with the governor and would have beaten him with a hammer if confronted, according to an affidavit filed early Monday.
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Shapiro sharply criticized political violence on both sides. Elected officials have faced a surge in violent threats in recent years – including a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2023 and two assassination attempts against President Donald Trump last year. “This type of violence is not OK,” Shapiro said, his voice rising. “We have to be better than this.”