The fatal shooting in D.C. on Wednesday night resulted in the killing of a couple soon to be engaged.
First Lady Melania Trump released a statement following Wednesday night’s fatal shooting that killed two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.
Newsweek reached out to the Israeli Embassy for an updated statement on Thursday.Why It Matters
The fatal shooting in the nation’s capital shines a light on the ongoing war in Gaza and as Jewish people continue to face antisemitic threats across the nation.
In a news conference after the shooting, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she is aware that the act of violence may frighten a lot of people in the city. She also condemned the shooting and later said that she would not tolerate antisemitism.What To Know
Around 9:08 p.m., calls came in to police regarding the shooting, according to the chief, saying one adult male and one adult female were later pronounced dead.
The shooting occurred near a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office and the Capital Jewish Museum.
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said the suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, was observed pacing around outside of the museum, then walked into the museum after the shooting.
