Investigators are digging into Cody Balmer's background after, authorities say, he scaled an iron security fence, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence.

Investigators worked Tuesday to uncover the motive behind a fire set over the weekend at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's mansion, the latest act of political violence in the U.S.

Authorities have identified the suspect as 38-year-old Cody Balmer, of Harrisburg, they are investigating how the break-in ...