Suspect pleads guilty in attack on PA Gov. Shapiro’s home

Incident Summary - 38-year-old Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to charges including attempted murder and arson for firebombing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's house [4] - The incident occurred during Passover while 22 people, including the governor and his family, were inside the home [1] - Balmer faces a prison sentence of 25 to 50 years [4] Motives and Mental Health - Balmer told a 911 operator that he attacked Governor Shapiro because of the governor's perceived stance in support of Israel in the Gaza war [4] - Balmer has a history of mental health struggles [4] - The full extent of Balmer's motives remains unclear [4] Security Concerns - The governor questioned how the suspect was able to penetrate the residence so deeply [3][6] - The attacker gained access by climbing a fence and breaking a window [7] - Security failures allowed the attacker to reach a door leading to the private living quarters [6] - Questions remain about the security measures in place that evening [7] Emotional Impact - The governor and his family have struggled to make sense of the attack [2] - The governor expressed guilt that his job put his children's lives at risk [3] - The videos of the attack are described as chilling and haunting [7]