Arson attack at the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro

On April 13, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated from their official residence in Harrisburg after an arson attack around 2 a.m. The fire, confirmed as arson by Pennsylvania State Police, caused significant damage to a portion of the 29,000-square-foot Georgian-style mansion, particularly a room used for entertaining and art displays. No injuries were reported, as the family was in a different part of the residence. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire extinguished the blaze, and state police, along with Capitol Police, ensured the family’s safety. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator. No suspects have been named, and the investigation remains ongoing, with a news conference held that afternoon. The attack occurred hours after Shapiro’s family celebrated the first night of Passover. While some speculate it relates to Shapiro’s criticism of federal policies, police have not confirmed any motive or labeled it an assassination attempt. 17GEN4.com