Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in DC: What we know on attacker, victims

Two Israeli embassy staff members in the United States were fatally shot on Wednesday night as they were leaving a Jewish museum in Washington, DC, leading to condemnation from officials in the US and Israel. A 30-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois named Elias Rodriguez has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, with police stating he is the sole suspect. President Donald Trump and Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed sorrow over the incident, denouncing the act as a display of hatred and anti-Semitism.
The victims, identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were Israeli embassy employees. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was not previously known to local authorities. The motive behind the shooting has not been confirmed by the police.
Reactions and condolences poured in from around the world, with various leaders condemning the act as an expression of anti-Semitism and extremism. Security measures have been heightened at Israeli missions globally following the incident. Police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community, and investigations into the shooting are ongoing.