DC shooting: Israel's UN ambassador condemns 'depraved act of terrorism' as two dead
"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," Danny Danon wrote.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN has condemned the killing of two Jewish Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C.
"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," Danny Danon said on X.
"We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives everywhere in the world," he added.
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The two Israeli embassy staff members who were tragically killed in a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night were reportedly a couple planning to get engaged, as revealed by Yechiel Leite, the Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.
"The young man bought a ring this week with plans to propose to his girlfriend next week in Jerusalem. They were a beautiful couple," Leite stated during a press conference on Wednesday night. The couple have been identified as Yaron Lischinsky and his partner Sarah Milgrim.
According to police reports, the shooting took place around 9:08 p.m. A Chicago man, Elias Rodriguez, 30, allegedly said "free, free Palestine" after being arrested.
The victims, a man and a woman, were exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached a group of four individuals and began shooting, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith shared at a news briefing.
"We believe a single suspect, who is now in custody, carried out the shooting. Before the incident, the suspect was seen pacing back and forth outside the museum. He approached a group of four people, pulled out a handgun, and opened fire, hitting both of our decedents.
After the shooting, the suspect entered the museum and was apprehended by event security.
"Once handcuffed, the suspect indicated where he had discarded the weapon, which has since been recovered. He implied that he was responsible for the crime. While in custody, the suspect chanted 'Free Free Palestine'. The suspect has been tentatively identified as a 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, Illinois," Smith informed reporters at the press conference.
The FBI, U.S. Capitol Police, and the D. C. Metropolitan Police Department are all engaged in a joint investigation of the recent incident.
Attorney General Pam Bondi relayed that after speaking with President Donald Trump about the incident, he offered his deepest sympathies to the victims' families.
"I spoke to the President of the United States multiple times tonight and on behalf of the President, his prayers are with all of us, all of the Jewish community, everyone in Washington, DC, state, local and federal agencies and our great U.S. attorney, Jeanine Pirro, who will be prosecuting this case, will be doing everything in our power to keep all citizens safe, especially tonight, our Jewish community, our prayers go out," Bondi stated during a press briefing.
President Trump himself addressed the incident late Wednesday night. "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!" Trump posted on TruthSocial.
