Monday, April 21, 2025

Governor Shapiro targeted in arson attack

Up In Flames: The Arson Attack on Governor Josh Shapiro

Timeline of the attack

Harrisburg man to be charged with attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Harrisburg residence
Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were uninjured, but the fire caused a "significant amount of damage" to parts of the governor's mansion, according to state police. 

The arson attack on Gov. Shapiro is yet another troubling escalation of political violence | Editorial
The attack comes less than a year after an assassination attempt on then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pa.