The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for an arsonist who caused significant damage to the official residence of Governor Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg. Shapiro and his family were alerted in the middle of the night by banging on the door before they were evacuated safely. The governor expressed gratitude for the authorities who responded and extinguished the fire, emphasizing the importance of law enforcement and first responders. Shapiro has four children, two of whom are legal adults, and it is unclear if they were present during the incident. The investigation into the arson is described as a multi-agency effort, with a $10,000 reward being offered for information. Shapiro, a Democrat and former state attorney general, was elected as governor in 2022 and is considered to be a popular leader with a favorable approval rating. The incident occurred just hours after Shapiro shared Passover well wishes on social media. The State Police have confirmed that the incident was an act of arson.Updates on the investigation are forthcoming, and Doha Madani and Yasmeen Persaud are reporting on the story for NBC News.
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