Pennsylvania residents were shocked earlier this past weekend when the home of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's home was set ablaze, forcing him to be evacuated.

Authorities say that destruction was caused by a pro-Palestine extremist who used multiple fire bombs in the attack.

Search finds Marxist stickers

PennLive reported that it has obtained a search warrant for electronic devices belonging to suspect Cody Balmer which was signed on Tuesday.

In it, Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Benjamin Forsythe alleged that Balmer had targeted the governor "based upon perceived injustices to the people of Palestine" along with Shapiro's Jewish faith.

PennLive noted that an earlier search of a storage unit which Balmer had rented turned up stickers bearing the image of Marxist revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara.

The outlet also pointed out how the arson took place on the first night of Passover, which is widely regarded as the second most important Jewish holiday.

Balmer dialed 911 following attack

Following the attack, Balmer is reported to have dialed 911 and said the governor should know that he "…will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."

The suspect also allegedly added that he must "stop having my friends killed" and insisted that "...our people have been put through too much by that monster."

"You all know where to find me," the search warrant quotes as telling the 911 operator. "I'm not hiding, and I will confess to everything that I had done."

Meanwhile, Balmer's ex-girlfriend told police that he had contacted her following the attack and admitted to being responsible for it.

Balmer is facing eight criminal charges, including attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism, which carry a combined potential sentence of 100 years behind bars.

Shapiro condemns "rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia"

According to Politico, Shapiro struck a defiant tone during a Wednesday press briefing, asserting that he would not be deterred from serving as governor or "proudly and openly practicing my faith."

Last night at the Governor’s Residence, we experienced an attack not just on our family, but on the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

This kind of violence has become far too common in our society, and it has to stop. pic.twitter.com/5HP5JSvgfc

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) April 13, 2025

He also told Politico that the United States has witnessed "a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia" over the past several years.

"I think it is incumbent upon anyone — a governor or anyone else — to speak and act with moral clarity when they see these issues," Shapiro went on to state.