Associated Press
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family escape overnight blaze
Last Updated: April 13, 2025 at 5:59 p.m. ET
First Published: April 13, 2025 at 5:57 p.m. ET
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police said Sunday a man was arrested and will face charges including attempted murder, terrorism and attempted arson in an early morning fire that badly damaged the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests to quickly escape.
Sunday’s announcement came after Shapiro and his family were awakened by state troopers at about 2 a.m. and were evacuated from the official governor’s residence in the state capital of Harrisburg.
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