A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing two Israeli Embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., in a shocking attack that has drawn international attention. 🌐
Elias Rodriguez reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" as police arrested him following the Wednesday evening shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum, according to court documents. Prosecutors say he fired 21 rounds at the victims—Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, a U.S. embassy employee—who were reportedly engaged to be married. 💔
Rodriguez faces two counts of first-degree murder and murder of foreign officials, with prosecutors noting he continued shooting the couple even after they fell to the ground. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. ⚖️
The incident has sparked debates about rising tensions linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict, though authorities have not yet confirmed a direct political motive. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 📢
