Two Israeli embassy staffers killed in shooting outside DC Jewish museum
Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed outside the Capitol Jewish Museum by a gunman who chanted 'Free Palestine.' The FBI called it an act of terror. The two victims were planning on getting engaged. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports and NBC News' Tom Winter with more on the investigation.May 22, 2025
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