Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington DC Shooting Near Jewish Museum; Suspect Shouted “Free Palestine”

Two Israeli Embassy staff members, a man and a woman, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, around 9:05 PM local time. The victims, described as a young couple about to be engaged, were leaving an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee when the shooting occurred. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was observed pacing outside the museum before approaching a group of four people, drawing a handgun, and opening fire. After the shooting, Rodriguez entered the museum, where he was detained by event security. While in custody, he reportedly chanted “Free Palestine” and implied he committed the act, also indicating where he discarded the weapon, which was recovered by police.

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Israeli officials, including Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon and President Isaac Herzog, condemned the shooting as a “depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism.” U.S. officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and President Donald Trump, denounced the attack, with Trump calling it “obviously based on antisemitism.” The FBI and Metropolitan Police Department are investigating, exploring potential terrorism or hate crime motives. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser stated there is no ongoing threat and emphasized that the city will not tolerate violence or antisemitism. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking witnesses and surveillance footage.

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