Governor's Mansion Arson Suspect Linked to Gaza War
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence was set on fire early Sunday morning while he and his family were inside. Cody Balmer, 38, has been arrested and charged with arson. Police say Balmer, who expressed anger over the Gaza War, called 911 after the incident, claiming he wouldn't participate in Shapiro's perceived plans against Palestinians. Balmer, who accessed the residence by scaling a fence, used Molotov cocktails made from beer bottles. He later turned himself in. A competency evaluation is pending.
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