Jewish Couple Shot Dead Outside Capital Jewish Museum in D.C.

Two Israeli diplomats were shot near an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, Wednesday night, law enforcement sources told The Post.

A man and a woman were hit by gunfire, with one victim believed to be dead, and the other in critical condition, sources told ABC News.

Screaming the equivalent of Heil Hitler, “free Palestine.”

Witnesses reported that, shortly after the shooting, a man wearing a keffiyeh entered the museum, shouted “Free Palestine,” and was subsequently escorted out by police.

Police are currently questioning a person of interest in connection with the shooting, law enforcement sources added.

The Wash DC shooter is Elias Rodriguez, 30, a far-left Chicago activist apparently belonging to the Party for Socialism and Liberation.

One of the victims was about to propose to the woman he died protecting.

BREAKING: An Israeli embassy staffer is among two people shot and killed near the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C.

The escalating rhetoric and targeting of Jews in America must end. From the arson at Governor Shapiro’s home to this tragedy, the growing hostility is costing lives. pic.twitter.com/l8NxzMq4q3

— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) May 22, 2025

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

Breaking: Two Israeli embassy staff have been shot dead after exiting the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. pic.twitter.com/lmnR4A1l32

— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) May 22, 2025

🚨 | BREAKING: DC assassin who murdered two Israeli embassy staffers outside the Jewish Museum has been identified as Elias Rodriguez of Chicago.

After being arrested, he yelled “Free Palestine” and told police where he ditched the gun.

One of the victims was about to propose… pic.twitter.com/dXdK8ORCpt

— Hank™ (@HANKonX) May 22, 2025

This is the terrorist Elias Rodriguez, who shot and killed a Jewish couple outside the Jewish museum in DC.

‘Free Palestine’ can now OFFICIALLY be considered a terrorist chant.

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— Dr. Maalouf ‏ (@realMaalouf) May 22, 2025

An Israeli diplomat has just been shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in DC

The shooter screamed “FREE PALESTINE” before assassinating the diplomat, per DC police

FBI and Pam Bondi are now on scene

Two people were shot and killed tonight outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. during an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee.

A source familiar with the incident says one victims was a staff member of the Israeli Embassy.

#BREAKING: Two people were shot and killed tonight outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. during an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee.

A source familiar with the incident says one victims was a staff member of the Israeli Embassy. pic.twitter.com/VCW37pAWuR

— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) May 22, 2025

‘Act of antisemitic terror’: Two killed in shooting in front of Jewish Museum in Washington
At least one of the people shot is believed to be a member of the Israeli embassy staff, according to reports from US media.

By Jerusalem Post, May22, 2025:

A man and a woman were shot and killed in front of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday night, NBC News reported.

According to ABC, the shooting occurred in front of the museum where an event was being held by the American Jewish Committee.

The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force is currently investigating the incident, ABC News reported.

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At least one of the people shot is believed to be a member of the Israeli embassy staff, according to reports from US media.

Additionally, law enforcement sources said that police are questioning a person of interest.

ABC added that US Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting took place.
‘Act of antisemitic terror’

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon reacted to the incident on X/Twitter, calling it an “act of antisemitic terror.”

“The fatal shooting that took place outside the event at the Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, in which Israeli embassy employees were also injured, is a depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism.

“Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line. 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.

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, told ABC, “We are devastated that an unspeakable act of violence took place outside the venue. At this moment, as we await more information from the police about exactly what transpired, our attention and our hearts are solely with those who were harmed and their families.”