Josh Shapiro home fire suspect Cody Balmer’s alleged Facebook profile, photos surface

Cody Balmer, 38, was identified as the suspect who lit a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg residence early on Sunday. He is facing charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person. Now, Balmer's alleged ‘anti-Biden’ posts and photos with rifles have surfaced on social media. Hindustan Times cannot verify the authenticity of these screenshots shared on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Cody Balmer was identified as the suspect who lit a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg residence(X and AP)

"Cody Balmer is in custody. We are preparing a criminal complaint to charge him," district attorney Fran Chardo noted at a press conference on Sunday. Authorities have not released Balmer's photo yet.