Crime
Overnight Fire at Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence Ruled Arson, Governor Shapiro and Family Safe
HARRISBURG, PA – An early morning fire at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence is under investigation as a suspected act of arson, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The incident occurred around 2:03 a.m. Saturday in the 2000 block of North Front Street.
City fire crews were dispatched to the scene under Box 1-3 for reports of a building fire at the official residence.
Upon arrival, Uptown companies found no visible fire from the exterior.
However, after a more thorough investigation, firefighters discovered an active blaze on the first floor of the structure.
Two hoselines were deployed to combat the flames, and firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes.
Primary and secondary searches of the residence were conducted, and no occupants were found in the affected area.
Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady Lori Shapiro, and their family were home at the time but in a separate section of the residence.
They were safely evacuated without injury.
Governor Shapiro released a statement following the incident:
“Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities. Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe.”
Authorities have not released details on how the fire was set or if any suspects have been identified.
The investigation is ongoing, and state police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
No injuries were reported, and the extent of the damage to the historic residence has not yet been fully assessed.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.