An arsonist allegedly set hearth to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence whereas Governor Josh Shapiro and his household have been asleep inside.
The incident occurred round 2 a.m., prompting a swift response from the Pennsylvania State Police, who safely evacuated the household from the residence.
In accordance with the Democrat governor:
“Final night time at about 2AM, my household and I woke as much as bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set hearth to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.
The Harrisburg Bureau of Hearth was on the scene and whereas they labored to place out the fireplace, we have been evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police. Thank God nobody was injured and the fireplace was extinguished.
Day-after-day, we stand with the regulation enforcement and first responders who run in the direction of hazard to guard our communities. Final night time, they did so for our household – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for retaining us secure.
@PAStatePolice is on the scene main this investigation and can preserve the general public up to date.”
Final night time at about 2AM, my household and I woke as much as bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set hearth to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.
The Harrisburg Bureau of Hearth was on the scene and whereas they labored to place out the fireplace, we have been…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) April 13, 2025
State police confirmed that the fireplace was intentionally set, marking a uncommon and alarming breach of safety on the official residence of the state’s highest govt.
The Pennsylvania State Police are main a multi-agency investigation into the incident and have provided a $10,000 reward for info resulting in the arrest and conviction of these accountable.
In accordance with the press release:
On April 13, 2025, at roughly 2:00 a.m., members of the Harrisburg Bureau of Hearth responded to the Governor’s Residence, positioned on North Entrance Avenue, Harrisburg Metropolis, Dauphin County, for the report of a fireplace. Whereas the investigation is ongoing, the State Police is ready to say at the moment that this was an act of arson.
Whereas the fireplace was efficiently extinguished, it precipitated a big quantity of harm to a portion of the residence.
The Governor and his household have been current in a special a part of the residence. They have been evacuated safely and weren’t injured.
The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop H is presently on scene and spearheading a multi-agency investigation.
There’s a reward of as much as $10,000 provided by PSP Suggestions for the arrest and conviction for the person(s) accountable. Anybody with info ought to name 1-800-4PA TIPS (1-800-472-8477).
