Pennsylvania State Police are searching for an arsonist who caused a “significant amount of damage” to the home of Gov. Josh Shapiro on April 13.
Shapiro said he and his family “woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the governor’s residence in Harrisburg” around 2 a.m. on April 13.
The Shapiro family was safely evacuated from the residence and were uninjured, State Police said in a statement.
“Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished,” Shapiro wrote in a statement posted to X.
“Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run toward danger to protect our communities,” Shapiro said. “Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe.”
It was not immediately clear how many of Shapiro’s four children were in the home when the fire took place.
“While the investigation is ongoing, the State Police is prepared to say at this time that this was an act of arson,” the agency said.
State Police offer cash reward after fire
State Police described the probe as a “multi-agency investigation” and are currently offering a $10,000 reward for information leading the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible.
Anyone with information about the incident were encouraged to contact PSP Tips by phone at 1-800-472-8477.
“No additional information will be released at this time,” State Police said. “However, this is a fast-moving investigation, and details will be provided as appropriate.”