Summary
A man named Elias Rodriguez has been charged with murdering two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, DC. The attack happened outside a Jewish museum and is being looked at as a hate crime. Rodriguez faces several charges, including first-degree murder, and is being held in custody with his next court hearing scheduled for June 18.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.
- The victims were Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, both Israeli embassy workers.
- The suspect, Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested at the scene shortly after the shooting.
- The shooting is being investigated as a hate crime and an act of terror.
- Rodriguez is charged with first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, and firearm charges.
- Officials said Rodriguez was seen acting suspiciously and pacing outside the museum before the attack.
- Social media accounts linked to Rodriguez show he was involved in pro-Palestinian protests.
- The handgun used was legally purchased in Illinois in March 2020.
