Tragic Shooting in Washington D.C. Claims Lives of Israeli Embassy Staff
In a shocking incident outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., two Israeli embassy staff members were tragically killed by a gunman as they left an event. The victims, identified as Yaron Lishinski and his girlfriend Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were reportedly a young couple on the verge of engagement. This act of violence has sent ripples of grief through the Israeli community and raised concerns about rising antisemitism in the U.S.
The suspect, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from chicago, was apprehended shortly after the shooting. Witnesses reported seeing him loitering outside the museum before he approached a group and opened fire wiht a handgun. Authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the possibility of terrorism and whether this was a hate crime. Following his arrest, Rodriguez was heard chanting “Free Palestine,” further complicating the narrative surrounding this tragic event. The Israeli embassy expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their employees, highlighting the emotional toll this incident has taken on their community.
