
Investigators have revealed that the man who attempted to ignite the residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro during the weekend was motivated largely by financial issues. They are digging into records to check whether 38-year-old Cody Balmer was experiencing financial problems, sources familiar with the investigation told ABC News' affiliate in Philadelphia.
Balmer used Molotov cocktails to start the fire, the criminal complaint against him detailed. He threw them inside the mansion after breaking a window with a hammer. He also planned to use the tool to beat Shapiro, authorities said.