Two Israeli embassy staff fatally shot near Jewish Museum in Washington DC

Yahoo

22-05-2025

Two Israeli embassy staffers have been fatally shot outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., authorities have said.
The shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. on the 300 block of F St NW – outside the Capital Jewish museum – on Wednesday evening, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
One person is believed to be have died shortly after the attack and a second was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and also died.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem later confirmed the news, writing on X: 'Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC.
'We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims. We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice.'
The identity of any suspects has not been shared, nor has a motive. However, the FBI later reported that there was no ongoing threat to public safety.
A person of interest is being by being questioned by police, according to ABC.
According to Josh Kraushaar, editor in chief of Jewish Insider, the incident occurred following the annual Young Diplomats Reception hosted by the American Jewish Committee's DC Young Professional Board.
Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, confirmed to ABC News that the organization had hosted an event at the museum on Wednesday night.
"We are devastated that an unspeakable act of violence took place outside the venue,' he told the outlet. 'At this moment, as we await more information from the police about exactly what transpired, our attention and our hearts are solely with those who were harmed and their families."
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said she was at the scene, of the 'horrible shooting.' 'Praying for the victims of this violence as we work to learn more,' she said.