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Suspect was initially mistaken for witness

Suspect was initially mistaken for witness

Summary

A man named Elias Rodriguez is accused of shooting and killing two Israeli embassy staff members at an event in Washington DC. Witnesses initially mistook him for a bystander, but he later admitted to the shooting and shouted slogans about "free Palestine."

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened at the Capital Jewish Museum during an event organized by the American Jewish Committee.
  • The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, is from Chicago and is now in police custody.
  • The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, worked at the Israeli embassy and were in a relationship.
  • Witnesses initially thought Rodriguez was a bystander in distress.
  • After the shooting, Rodriguez revealed a keffiyeh (a type of scarf) and shouted "free Palestine."
  • Police described the incident as targeted violence.
  • The event focused on building Middle East coalitions.
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