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Security review planned for Pennsylvania governor’s official residence after arson attack

Apr 16, 2025, 7:35 AM | Updated: Apr 18, 2025, 11:18 am

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — An independent expert will review security at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence after investigators accused a man of scaling a wall and setting fire to the mansion, state police said Wednesday.

The review will be a risk and vulnerability assessment of the governor’s official residence following the security breach, Pennsylvania State Police announced.

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