In the United States, Cody Balmer, a Harrisburg resident, was arrested in connection with an arson fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's (pictured) house, which left the building with a "significant amount of damage," according to Colonel Christopher Paris, the state police commissioner.
"If he was trying to terrorize our family, our friends, the Jewish community, who joined us for a Passover Seder in that room last night, hear me on this: we celebrated our faith last night, proudly and in a few hours, we will celebrate our second Seder of Passover,” Shapiro stated, adding that he and his family refuse to be deterred "or any Pennsylvanian from celebrating their faith openly and proudly.”
While Balmer has not been charged yet, his charges could include attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault against an enumerated person, according to officials. His motive is still unknown.
