Josh Shapiro: Man arrested after alleged arson attack at governor's home

The Democrat and his family were not injured, and a 38-year-old man faces charges of attempted murder and terrorism.

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Cody Balmer faces charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault.

The arrest came hours after Shapiro, often touted as a future White House contender, woke up in the middle of the night to authorities banging on the door of his home as a fire spread.

At a news conference on Sunday, Shapiro said he was "obviously emotional" as he recalled what had happened. The Democrat and his family were able to evacuate unscathed, but their home in the state capital of Harrisburg was severely damaged.

"I refuse to be trapped by the bondage that someone attempted to put on me by attacking us as they did last night," he told reporters.

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