Couple Shot Outside DC Jewish Museum Identified; Suspect Cries 'Free Palestine'

Deadly Shooting Outside Jewish Museum

• 🎯 A couple working for the Israeli Embassy was fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Northwest D.C. on Wednesday.
• 📍 The incident occurred just after 9:00 PM near Third and F Streets NW, as the victims were leaving an event.

Suspect Apprehended and Identified

• 🚨 Police responded and detained the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, inside the museum.
• 🗣️ As he was being detained, Rodriguez reportedly shouted, "Free Palestine."

Event Host and Ongoing Investigation

• 🤝 The American Jewish Committee, which hosted the event, expressed devastation and extended their thoughts to the victims and their families.
• ❓ Investigators are working to determine if Rodriguez traveled from Chicago specifically to commit the crime and are awaiting further details on the charges he will face.