Arson suspect Cody Balmer, a 38 year old Harrisburg man, was charged with 8 criminal offenses by the Dauphin County District Attorney’s office for setting fire to the governor’s residence on Sunday.

Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were evacuated from the residence at 2am Sunday morning, after a fire broke out and caused significant damage.

State police were using surveillance footage to track down the suspect, when Balmer’s ex partner called to say he confessed to her. Balmer turned himself in on Sunday, and confessed to law enforcement that he broke into the governor’s residence and set off Molotov cocktails.

In a court document filed this morning, investigators wrote that Balmer harbored hatred towards Shapiro.

“We do know that this attack was targeted,” Shapiro said at a press conference yesterday. "We don't know the person's specific motive yet.”

Balmer told police that he took gasoline from a lawnmower and poured it into glass bottles. He then walked for an hour to the governor’s residence. Sunday morning, Balmer scaled the perimeter fence and evaded security for several minutes, before using a hammer to break windows on the first floor and set off the Molotov Cocktails

“He was inside for less than a minute,” Lt. Col. George Bivens said, with the Pennsylvania State Police.

In the court document, Balmer says he was aware people could be in the building when he set the fires. When asked what he would have done if Governor Shapiro had found him in the residence, Balmer said he would have beaten him with his hammer.

As of this morning, Balmer was at a local hospital— still under Pennsylvania State Police supervision. He will be transferred to Dauphin County Prison when released.

“We will certainly take a look and have a full, competent and thorough investigation,” Col. Christopher Paris said, commissioner for the Pennsylvania State Police.

The agency is already conducting a security review to identify weaknesses in the current system.

“We look at all aspects. Personnel, technical surveillance equipment security equipment all of that will be reviewed,” Bivens said. Shapiro expressed gratitude for all the first responders on Sunday, saying they responded to the crisis within seconds and saved lives.

Harrisburg Fire Bureau was called to the scene at 2:03 am.

“It was a very surreal scene when I got there, about 15 minutes into it,” Brian Enterline said, fire chief for Harrisburg. "Seeing fire coming from the governor's mansion.”

The fire was contained within 30 minutes. Firefighters quickly recognized signs of arson and worked to preserve evidence.

The cost of damages for the 1968 home is expected to be in the millions,

“Because of the historic nature of the building, and the artifacts from paintings to furniture that was damaged,” Enterline said.

Shapiro said he is committed to his work as an elected official, but also a husband and father in the coming days.

“I want you all to know that your prayers lift us up,” Shapiro said, "And in this moment of darkness, we are choosing to see light.”