Man charged with attempted murder, terrorism after arson attack on Pennsylvania governor’s home

The man accused of starting a large fire in the Pennsylvania governor's residence told police he was "harboring hatred" toward Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to new court documents.

Cody Balmer, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Sunday after officials said he hopped a fence and intentionally set the fire around 2 a.m. on April 13. Shapiro and his family were home at the time, and had just celebrated the first night of Passover inside the residence the night before.

"This type of violence is not okay. This kind of violence is becoming far too common in our society. And I don't give a damn if it's coming from one particular side or the other... It is not okay. And it has to stop," Shapiro said.

Balmer, 38, was officially charged with criminal homicide (attempted murder), terrorism, aggravated arson, aggravated assault, burglary and other counts.

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