On the first night of Passover 2025 while Governor Shapiro and family were asleep upstairs, an alleged act of arson took place at the Harrisburg mansion.
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) alerted the governor to the emergency and the family including their pets were evacuated safely. Shapiro had said this was not only an attack on him and family but also on the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
“Sunday morning at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police. Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished. Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities. Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe. PA State Police is on the scene leading this investigation and will keep the public updated,” Shapiro said.
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor’s Residence.
Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) condemned the alleged arson attack that occurred at the governor’s residence Saturday night:
“The preliminary details about last night’s arson attack at the Governor’s Residence are beyond disturbing and I condemn this, and every act of political violence, in the strongest terms. I am glad to hear Gov. Shapiro and his family are safe and no injuries resulted from what appears to be a heinous act. I thank Capitol Police, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Harrisburg Fire Bureau for their swift action and ongoing efforts to bring the arsonists to justice.”
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor’s Residence.
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