UPDATE: It was an assassination. Two staffers are dead; both worked for the Israeli Embassy. The 'globalize the Intifada' nutcases have answered that heinous call, the chant that's been either indirectly endorsed or coddled by academia nationwide.
Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) May 22, 2025
We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice.
My team and I have been briefed on the shooting tonight in downtown DC outside the Capital Jewish Museum and near our Washington Field Office. While we’re working with MPD to respond and learn more, in the immediate, please pray for the victims and their families. We will keep…
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) May 22, 2025
NBC News: Four senior law enforcement officials briefed on the shooting outside the Jewish Capital Museum say a man opened fire hitting two.
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) May 22, 2025
Three senior officials say that in the course of making the arrest the suspect shouts "Free Palestine."
Statement from the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC:
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 22, 2025
“Two staff members of the Israeli embassy were shot this evening at close range while attending a Jewish event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC.
We have full faith in law enforcement authorities on both the…
The fatal shooting that took place outside the event that took place at the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. is a depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism. Harming the Jewish community is crossing a red line. We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against… pic.twitter.com/mVyXHjGyxU
— Danny Danon 🇮🇱 דני דנון (@dannydanon) May 22, 2025
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We have a disturbing report of a shooting in Washington, DC. The incident occurred at the Capital Jewish Museum during an event for young Jewish diplomats. Two Israeli Embassy staffers were shot and killed in the attack (via NYT):
Two Israeli Embassy aides were shot and killed outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday night, as an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee took place inside, government officials and others said.
“Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC,” Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security, wrote on social media. “We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on social media that she was “on the scene of the horrible shooting outside the Washington, D.C. Capital Jewish Museum,” alongside the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, Jeanine Pirro.
“Praying for the victims of this violence as we work to learn more,” Ms. Bondi wrote.
Tal Naim Cohen, a spokeswoman for the Israeli Embassy, wrote on social media that the two staff members were shot “at close range.”
Ted Deutch, the American Jewish Committee’s chief executive, confirmed that his group hosted the event and said, “We are devastated that an unspeakable act of violence took place outside the venue.” He said the group’s officials were thinking “solely” of the injured and their families.
The event was described online as an “AJC ACCESS Young Diplomats Reception,” intended to bring together “Jewish young professionals” between the ages of 22 and 45, as well as the Washington diplomatic community.
I am on the scene of the horrible shooting outside the Washington, DC Capital Jewish Museum with @USAttyPirro. Praying for the victims of this violence as we work to learn more.
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) May 22, 2025
The shooter yelled, “Free Palestine.”
Update… https://t.co/DMIzIXXEIu
— Kevin Corke (@kevincorke) May 22, 2025
🚨#BREAKING: Two Israeli embassy staff members have been killed with others injured near Capital Jewish Museum while the The shooter suspect yelled Free Palestine
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 22, 2025
📌#Washington | #DC
Dozens of police officers are currently on the scene following a deadly shooting near the… pic.twitter.com/t2RGQsWvXv
TERROR ATTACK ON ISRAELI EMBASSY MEMBERS:
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 22, 2025
- Engaged couple assassinated outside D.C. museum
- Suspect yelled 'Free Palestine', cops say
- Alleged gunman, Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, in custody
- Pres. Trump has been briefed
Here is the video of suspect Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, being arrested in DC after shooting to death a young Jewish couple outside a young professionals social event at the Jewish museum in DC. pic.twitter.com/i4VaIS670m
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) May 22, 2025
30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, IL. Also chanted “ Free, Free Palestine” while in custody. https://t.co/jyLoMs3tbR pic.twitter.com/PBjua1y8jV
— Angela Van Der Pluym (@anjewla90) May 22, 2025
The suspect is in police custody, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, who shouted, "Free Palestine" before opening fire. Bill Melugin added that Rodriguez ditched the gun after the attack. The victims were reportedly a couple who were about to be engaged:
BREAKING: DC police ID the suspected killer of two Israeli embassy staffers outside the Jewish Museum tonight as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago. They say after he was in custody, he yelled “Free Palestine”, and told police where he discarded the gun. The victims were…
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) May 22, 2025
Here's what we know about the murder of two Israeli embassy staff in DC tonight:
— Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) May 22, 2025
🔵They were outside an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum
🔵They were a couple about to get engaged next week
🔵They were shot at close-range by 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago
🔵They died on…
"These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, now," said President Trump in response to the murders. "Hatred and radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You All!"
🚨PRES. TRUMP: "These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!" pic.twitter.com/7wHfuXoTo1
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 22, 2025
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