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D.C. Shooting Sparks Global Outrage, Prompts Israeli Security Alerts
On the evening of May 21, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., resulting in the deaths of two Israeli Embassy staff members.
Victims Identified
The victims were identified as 30-year-old Yaron Lischinsky, a research assistant, and 26-year-old Sarah Milgrim, a coordinator for visits and missions to Israel. The couple had just left a Young Diplomats event at the museum when the incident took place. They were reportedly planning to get engaged during an upcoming trip to Jerusalem.
Suspect Apprehended
The suspected shooter, Elias Rodriguez, 31, from Chicago, was seen pacing outside the museum before the attack. After the shooting, he entered the museum and was detained by event security. Witnesses reported that Rodriguez shouted "Free, free Palestine" during his arrest. He was interviewed by D.C. Police and the FBI, and the case is expected to be prosecuted by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington.
Official Reactions
The attack has been condemned by officials as a targeted act of violence and antisemitic terrorism. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ambassador Yechiel Leiter expressed their grief and condemned the attack. U.S. President Donald Trump also condemned the killings, calling for an end to hatred and radicalism.
In response to the incident, Israel has increased security at its diplomatic missions worldwide. The tragedy has sparked widespread mourning, with tributes highlighting the couple’s promising futures and the senselessness of the violence.
The article from FOX 5 DC provides details about Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the deadly shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. It covers his background, the timeline of events, possible motives—including political or ideological factors—and law enforcement’s ongoing investigation. Authorities are treating the incident as potentially hate-motivated, and the suspect is currently in custody.
You can read the full article here for more details: FOX 5 DC – Elias Rodriguez shooting case.
