DC Jewish Museum suspected terrorist Elias Rodriguez fired nearly 2 dozen shots as gunned-down victim tried to crawl away: affidavit, sources
The suspected terrorist who opened fire on two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, DC, unleashed nearly two dozen rounds at the soon-to-be-engaged couple — with victim Sarah Milgrim attempting to crawl away after collapsing to the ground, according to sources and court documents.
Yaron LIschinsky and Sarah Milgrim were gunned-down outside the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington.
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Elias Rodriguez, 31, who allegedly chanted, 'Free, free Palestine' as he was arrested after the hateful slaying, was captured on camera approaching the bullet-riddled couple as he continued to fire off several more rounds outside the Capital Jewish Museum late Wednesday, an arrest affidavit said.
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The Justice Department charged the gunman on Thursday with murder of foreign officials, double first-degree murder, causing death with a firearm and discharging a firearm in a crime of violence.
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Sources told The Post the Chicago native used an H&K 9mm pistol during the antisemitic attack and fired off at least 21 shots at Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Milgrim, 26, as they left the museum.
Terror suspect Elias Rodriguez was charged with multiple counts of murder, among other charges.
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It is unclear how many times they were shot.
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