DC - 2 Israeli embassy staffers killed in apparent 'targeted attack' in Washington, DC, 22 May 2025

[BayouBelle_LA]

Two members of the Israeli Embassy staff -- a couple about to get engaged -- were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the FBI believes may be a targeted attack.
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"The US Attorney’s office is on scene with me, and our WFO management team, at the Washington Field Office reviewing the evidence to determine additional actions," Bongino said. "The shooting happened a short distance from our Washington Field Office. Our FBI police officer, assigned to the external post on the WFO property, immediately responded and rendered aid after the attack. Early indicators are that this is an act of targeted violence. Our FBI team is fully engaged and we will get you answers as soon as we can, without compromising additional leads."

2 Israeli embassy staffers killed in apparent 'targeted attack' in Washington, DC

A couple was shot and killed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, law enforcement officials confirmed.

abcnews.go.com

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

The suspected terrorist busted for fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers has ties to a radical left-wing group that spearheaded Black Lives Matter protests and fiercely advocates on behalf of Palestinians.

Elias Rodriguez, 31, allegedly confessed to gunning down the couple outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, late Wednesday, when he was heard chanting, “Free, free Palestine,” cops said.
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Witnesses described seeing a distressed Rodriguez pacing outside the museum just moments before the gunfire rang out.

People came to his aid and brought him water, thinking he needed help, without realizing he was the suspect.

When police arrived, he pulled out a red keffiyeh and repeatedly yelled, “Free Palestine,” witnesses and police said.

What we know about Elias Rodriguez, terror suspect accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in DC Jewish Museum shooting

The suspected terrorist busted for shooting dead two Israeli Embassy staffers has ties to a radical left-wing group that fiercely advocates on behalf of Palestinians.

nypost.com

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC have died following a shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum.

The embassy has named Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgram as the victims. The pair have been identified as a couple who planned to get married.

The couple were shot dead as they were leaving an event at the museum shortly after 21:00 local time (01:00 GMT) last night. Diplomatic sources tell Reuters and AFP news agencies that Lischinksy was also a German national.

Washington DC shooting live updates: Two Israeli embassy staff killed and suspect in custody

Couple Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky “were in the prime of their lives” before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.

www.bbc.com

 

[Ontario Mom]

Two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC have died following a shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum.

The embassy has named Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgram as the victims. The pair have been identified as a couple who planned to get married.

The couple were shot dead as they were leaving an event at the museum shortly after 21:00 local time (01:00 GMT) last night. Diplomatic sources tell Reuters and AFP news agencies that Lischinksy was also a German national.

Washington DC shooting live updates: Two Israeli embassy staff killed and suspect in custody

Couple Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky “were in the prime of their lives” before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.

www.bbc.com

Horrifying. When you're so consumed with your hateful idealogy you start killing people over it, you need to be locked in a cage. So sick of hearing this insane violence taking place.

 

[tara83]

So many innocent people on both sides being killed is heartbreaking.

 

[PrairieWind]

Two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC have died following a shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum.

The embassy has named Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgram as the victims. The pair have been identified as a couple who planned to get married.

The couple were shot dead as they were leaving an event at the museum shortly after 21:00 local time (01:00 GMT) last night. Diplomatic sources tell Reuters and AFP news agencies that Lischinksy was also a German national.

Washington DC shooting live updates: Two Israeli embassy staff killed and suspect in custody

Couple Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky “were in the prime of their lives” before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.

www.bbc.com

This is just so sad and senseless. Milgram apparently worked to promote peace.

 

[PrairieWind]

It will be interesting to see if the DOJ charges him federally and seeks a death penalty for this.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

"The young man purchased a ring this week, with the intention of proposing to his girlfriend next week in Jerusalem," Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, said at a press conference following the shooting

MSN

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Robert Milgrim, 73, slammed suspect Elias Rodriguez’s alleged motives as blatantly antisemitic and of no help to Gaza given that his daughter, Sarah Milgrim, 26, was dedicated to helping Palestinians.

“Last night, she was attending an affair to figure out how to get more aid into Gaza,” Milgrim told The Post. “The night she was killed, she was trying to help the situation – that’s the irony.”

Exclusive | Gunned-down Israeli Embassy staffer Sarah Milgrim worked on peace-building between Palestinians and Israelis, her grieving father says: ‘That’s the irony’

“The night she was killed, she was trying to help the situation.”

nypost.com

 

[Simply Southern]

Press Conference from last night starts around 1:35..... DOJ speaks near the end.
Bondi stated the DC DOJ WOULD be prosecuting
@PrairieWind

DC Local station

 

[EnigmaticEpiphany]

Sounds like he had second thoughts after the shooting, which I imagine is common. "Cooperating" with the police about where he dropped the gun and all that.

 

[Simply Southern]

Link to live upcoming press conference ... DC Mayor

 

[Arkay]

Speaking as a Jewish New Yorker who’s lived here all my life in peace and safety, I no longer feel safe in my own country.

This was a deplorable act of terrorism. Jewish embassy staffers at a Jewish Museum. Young people about to get engaged.

Unspeakable, IMO.

 

[Simply Southern]

Interview with staff member who spoke with the gunman. At the time she did not realize he was the shooter. Security guard allowed gunman into the building.

Witness unknowingly spoke with suspected gunman after deadly shooting outside Capital Jewish Museum

Katie Kalisher was at the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night when two Israeli Embassy staff members were fatally shot outside. She told FOX 5 that she unknowingly spoke with the man authorities later identified as the shooter.

www.fox5dc.com

 

[Simply Southern]

Eta ..Beginning she is addressing the shooting.... The DOJ will prosecute this to the fullest extent of the law. moo

It appears the press conference is being delayed, just got an alert a White House briefing here shortly. Not sure if this is related to the shooting ...

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[Chimera]

Young couple shot dead by pro-Palestine terrorist identified

Israeli embassy staffer Yaron Lischinsky and his girlfriend Sarah Milgrim were named as the victims of the vile attack early on Thursday morning, which was condemned by President Donald Trump .

www.dailymail.co.uk

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that 'wild incitement against the State of Israel' was to blame for the horror attack and that it was the 'terrible price of anti-Semitism.'

And they were due to be engaged !!
Praying for their families who have received the worst news of their lives.

What a monster to steal them from this world, and from their families.
Imo -- they should look at the perp's media to see if people he has associated with feel similar to the point that they may also take action ?
Are there more evil entities ready & waiting, to kill innocents ?
And to think the perp was initially allowed into the building as they didn't know if he was one of the victims; that is --until he confessed.


Rest in gentle peace, Yaron and Sarah.
Beautiful young couple.
May their memories be a blessing.

 

[Simply Southern]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1925571011912548401

 

[Chimera]

The 2nd video at the link in my first post here : The witness was very distraught !
I'd imagine the murders will live with the people who witnessed the horror, and also with the first responders, forever.

Think of the good in the world that these young adults could have accomplished.
Erased forever.
I do hope the prosecutor goes for the harshest penalty possible.
Omo.

 

[Elley Mae]

It will be interesting to see if the DOJ charges him federally and seeks a death penalty for this.

I think and hope this DOJ will do just that.

Jmo

This hatred towards the jewish people needs to stop. Maybe a 50 year sentence no exceptions will help.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

A LinkedIn profile under the name of a Chicago-based Elias Rodriguez, whose profile photograph appears to match those of the suspect, says he worked as a "profiles administrative specialist" at the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA), a body that represents osteopathic medical doctors. The AOIA also listed an "Elias Rodriguez" as an employee in this role on its official website.

In a statement provided to Newsweek the American Osteopathic Association said: "The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) joins with the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA) to express our profound sorrow in response to the tragic shooting deaths of two Israeli embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday evening.

"We were shocked and saddened to learn that an AOIA employee has been arrested as a suspect in this horrific crime. Both the AOIA and AOA stand ready to cooperate with the investigation in any way we can. As a physician organization dedicated to protecting the health and sanctity of human life, we believe in the rights of all persons to live safely without fear of violence. We extend our deepest sympathy to the victims' loved ones, wishing them peace, comfort and strength during this unimaginably difficult time."

Who is Elias Rodriguez? Suspect named in Israeli embassy staff killings

Rodriguez reportedly gave himself up after two Israeli embassy employees, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were shot and killed in Washington D.C.

www.newsweek.com