US Attorney General Vows Maximum Punishment for Suspected Terrorist in DC Shooting

Response to Antisemitic Attack

• 🇺🇸 U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi inspected the scene of the shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum, condemning it as an act of antisemitic violence.
• 🤝 Bondi assured that federal agencies, including the FBI and the joint terrorism task force, are working with local authorities to ensure citizen safety, particularly for the Jewish community.

Prosecution of the Suspect

• ⚖️ The Attorney General promised that the suspected gunman, Elias Rodriguez, would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law if charged.
• 🏛️ U.S. Attorney Janine Piro will be leading the prosecution, with a commitment to following both the facts and the law.
• 🗣️ Rodriguez was apprehended inside the museum after opening fire on a group outside, and reportedly shouted “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest.