An Israeli couple working for the Israel Embassy in Washington was fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum, prompting global condemnation and heightened embassy security.
The victims, identified as Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, had just exited an event at the museum in Washington, D.C. when they were gunned down.
The suspect, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested shortly after the incident, according to police authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed deep sorrow over the shooting and extended condolences to the victims’ families.
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a doubling of security measures at Israeli embassies worldwide.
Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to hold the suspect accountable under the full extent of the law.
The European Union and several other nations strongly condemned the attack, urging that justice be swiftly served.
Reports revealed that the suspect approached the group outside the museum and opened fire, shouting “Free Palestine” during the act.