A young couple was shot about to engage outside a Jewish museum in Washington, DC in the work of “corrupt terrorism”.
The victims were identified as workers at the Israeli embassy with the gunman who heard “free Palestine” after the attack.
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Tal Nayem Cohen, spokesman for the Israeli embassy in Washington, confirmed that two employees were shot “close” overnight.
It happened near the Jewish Capital Museum, which only sits steps Away from the FBI.
The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Donnon, described the attack as “a corrupt act of anti -Semitic terrorism.”
He wrote on X: “We are confident that the American authorities will take strong measures against those responsible for this criminal act.”
Washington police chief, Pamela Smith, told reporters in A. news The conference is the only suspect in reservation.
Smith confirmed that they had shouted “free and free Palestine” when they were arrested.
According to what was seen, the male shooter was seen wandering in the museum before approaching the spouses and two others.
It is believed that the pistol was used in the attack.
Frozen witnesses said they rushed as soon as he heard gunshots, but they were not at first sure of the injured.
Even some went to help the shooter who entered the building looking in some distress.
The identity of the shooter is still unknown with police officers so far to establish a motivation.
Initial investigations indicate that the detained suspect is Elias Rodriguez, 20, from Chicago.
US President Donald Trump took the social truth shortly after shooting to pay his respect for the couple.
He said: “These terrible killings, which clearly depend on anti -Semitism, now must end!
Hate and radicalism has no place in the United States of America.
“Condolences to the families of the victims. Sad that such things can happen! God bless you all!”
Al -Watan Secretary Christie sleep later described the attack as “meaningless” – and pledged to “bring this spoiling perpetrator to justice.”
As President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, he said he was “destroyed.”
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