What we know about Israeli embassy staff shooting
Summary
A man shot and killed two Israeli embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was arrested after the incident and reportedly shouted "free, free Palestine." The FBI is investigating possible motives, including terrorism or hate crime.Key Facts
- The victims were Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, who worked for the Israeli Embassy.
- The shooting happened on Wednesday at 21:08 local time outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum.
- Elias Rodriguez, the suspect from Chicago, is in police custody and being questioned.
- Police found the couple unconscious at the scene; they later died of their injuries.
- Rodriguez was seen pacing outside before the shooting and allegedly shouted "free, free Palestine."
- The event at the museum was for Jewish young professionals and the diplomatic community.
- The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential terrorist or hate crime.
- Former President Donald Trump condemned the attack and labeled it antisemitic.
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