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Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
What do we know about suspect Elias Rodriguez? What we know about the suspect in Washington Jewish museum shooting
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO Israeli embassy workers who were about to get engaged have been shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC. The gunman was heard chanting "free Palestine" after committing the heinous crime on the night of Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Here's everything we know about suspect Elias Rodriguez. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Israeli embassy shooting suspect Elias Rodriguez screamed 'free Palestine' after allegedly gunning down a young couple Credit: X/PhoenixTV 5 The 30-year-old reportedly confessed to the shooting after being arrested Credit: X/PhoenixTV 5 The young couple have been named as Yaron Lisinsky and Sarah Milgrim Credit: @IsraelinUSA Who is Elias Rodriguez? The suspect in the shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old man from Chicago. Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith confirmed Rodriguez's identity during the official press conference. Authorities also stated that Rodriguez had no previous contact with law enforcement. According to police accounts shared at the press conference, Rodriguez was seen pacing outside the museum before the attack. Shooting He then approached a group of four individuals who were leaving an event at the museum, produced a handgun and opened fire. A man and a woman were struck, both of whom worked at the Israeli Embassy. The victims were described as a couple, engaged to be married, who were leaving the event when they were shot. Hours after the shooting, a heartbreaking picture of the victims was released by Israel's US embassy, naming them as Yaron Lisinsky and Sarah Milgrim. After the shooting, Rodriguez entered the museum building, where he was apprehended by security personnel and taken into police custody. 'Free Palestine, free Palestine' Chief Smith said the suspect chanted "Free Palestine, free Palestine" after being taken into custody. She added: "After the shooting, the suspect entered the museum and was detained by event security." "Once in handcuffs, the suspect identified where he discarded the weapon, and that weapon has been recovered, and he implied that he committed the offense." These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA Donald Trump Spokesperson for the Israeli embassy in Washington, Tal Naim Cohen, confirmed the two staff members were shot 'at close range' overnight. Terrified witnesses Terrified witnesses said they rushed over after hearing the gunshots, but weren't sure who had been injured at first. Some even went to help the suspected shooter after he entered the building looking distressed. Onlooker Yoni Kalin told Fox News: "He was clearly in trauma, he was in shock. 5 A man with an Israeli flag draped over his shoulders pictured near the scene where two people were shot Credit: EPA "Some of the people at the event sat him down, brought him water, asked if he was okay, and he was like 'call the cops'." He is said to have confessed to the double murder to police less than 15 minutes later. 'Antisemitism' Danny Dannon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, described the attack as "a depraved act of antisemitic terrorism". He posted on X: "We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act." 5 Police officers on the scene near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington Credit: EPA US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social shortly after the shooting to pay his respects to the couple. He said: "These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! "Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. "Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!" Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem vowed to "bring this depraved perpetrator to justice", describing the attack as "senseless". While Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he was "devastated". In the wake of the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered enhanced security measures for his national diplomats around the world.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
What do we know about suspect Elias Rodriguez? What we know about the suspect in Washington Jewish museum shooting
TWO Israeli embassy workers who were about to get engaged have been shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC. The gunman was heard Advertisement 5 Israeli embassy shooting suspect Elias Rodriguez screamed 'free Palestine' after allegedly gunning down a young couple Credit: X/PhoenixTV 5 The 30-year-old reportedly confessed to the shooting after being arrested Credit: X/PhoenixTV 5 The young couple have been named as Yaron Lisinsky and Sarah Milgrim Credit: @IsraelinUSA Who is Elias Rodriguez? The suspect in the shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old man from Chicago. Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith confirmed Rodriguez's identity during the official press conference. Authorities also stated that Rodriguez had no previous contact with law enforcement. According to police accounts shared at the press conference, Rodriguez was seen pacing outside the museum before the attack. Advertisement read more US news Shooting He then approached a group of four individuals who were leaving an event at the museum, produced a handgun and opened fire. A man and a woman were struck, both of whom worked at the Israeli Embassy. The victims were described as a couple, engaged to be married, who were leaving the event when they were shot. Hours after the shooting, a heartbreaking picture of the victims was released by Israel's US embassy, naming them as Yaron Lisinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive After the shooting, Rodriguez entered the museum building, where he was apprehended by security personnel and taken into police custody. 'Free Palestine, free Palestine' Chief Smith said the suspect chanted "Free Palestine, free Palestine" after being taken into custody. She added: "After the shooting, the suspect entered the museum and was detained by event security." "Once in handcuffs, the suspect identified where he discarded the weapon, and that weapon has been recovered, and he implied that he committed the offense." Advertisement These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA Donald Trump Truth Social Spokesperson for the Israeli embassy in Washington, Tal Naim Cohen, confirmed the two staff members were shot 'at close range' overnight. Terrified witnesses Terrified witnesses said they rushed over after hearing the gunshots, but weren't sure who had been injured at first. Some even went to help the suspected shooter after he entered the building looking distressed. Onlooker Yoni Kalin told Fox News: "He was clearly in trauma, he was in shock. Advertisement 5 A man with an Israeli flag draped over his shoulders pictured near the scene where two people were shot Credit: EPA "Some of the people at the event sat him down, brought him water, asked if he was okay, and he was like 'call the cops'." He is said to have confessed to the double murder to police less than 15 minutes later. 'Antisemitism' Danny Dannon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, described the attack as "a depraved act of antisemitic terrorism". Advertisement He posted on X: "We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act." 5 Police officers on the scene near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington Credit: EPA He said: "These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Advertisement "Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. "Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!" Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem vowed to "bring this depraved perpetrator to justice", describing the attack as "senseless". While Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he was "devastated". Advertisement In the wake of the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered enhanced security measures for his national diplomats around the world.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
US man who shot dead Israeli embassy workers shouted ‘Free Palestine' in custody
The assailant, who shot dead two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC, on Wednesday night (May 21), has been identified as Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, Illinois. The 30-year-old shooter opened fire at a group of four with a handgun, outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, killing a man and a woman. Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said that Rodriguez was seen pacing outside the museum before the shooting. He shouted 'Free Palestine, Free Palestine,' after being taken into custody, she said. 'After the shooting, the suspect entered the museum and was detained by event security,' Smith said. 'Once in handcuffs, the suspect identified where he discarded the weapon, and that weapon has been recovered, and he implied that he committed the offense.' She said the suspect had no previous contact with the police. Israeli Embassy staff killed were 'a young couple' planning to get engaged next week The two Israeli embassy staff members, who were shot dead on Wednesday (May 21), were a 'young couple about to be engaged,' said Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the United States. Leiter said that the victim had bought a ring earlier this week with the intention of proposing to his girlfriend. 'The couple that was gunned down tonight in the name of 'Free Palestine' was a young couple about to be engaged. A young man purchased a ring this week with the intention of proposing to his girlfriend next week in Jerusalem. They were a beautiful couple,' Leiter said. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were shot 'at close range' and succumbed to their injuries 'despite all life-saving efforts' as they were exiting an event at the museum. The Israeli Embassy in the US said in a post, 'Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives. This evening, a terrorist shot and killed them as they exited an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in DC.' Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives. This evening, a terrorist shot and killed them as they exited an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in DC. The entire embassy staff is heartbroken and devastated by their murder. No words… — Embassy of Israel to the USA (@IsraelinUSA) May 22, 2025 'The entire embassy staff is heartbroken and devastated by their murder. No words can express the depth of our grief and horror at this devastating loss. Our hearts are with their families, and the embassy will be by their side during this terrible time,' it added.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
A young couple, a ring, and a moment of joy that never came: Israeli Embassy staff killed in Washington were planning to get engaged next week
They had come to the Capital Jewish Museum on a quiet evening — a young couple, colleagues at the Israeli embassy in Washington, attending an event just blocks from the Capitol. They were leaving together when, police say, a gunman approached and opened fire. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim died from their injuries despite emergency efforts at the scene. But in the hours that followed, as diplomats and officials reeled from the attack, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, shared a detail that deepened the sense of loss. 'The couple that was gunned down tonight in the name of 'Free Palestine' was a young couple about to be engaged,' he said in a statement. 'A young man purchased a ring this week with the intention of proposing to his girlfriend next week in Jerusalem. They were a beautiful couple.' Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives. This evening, a terrorist shot and killed them as they exited an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in DC. The entire embassy staff is heartbroken and devastated by their murder. No words… — Embassy of Israel to the USA (@IsraelinUSA) May 22, 2025 The shooting took place outside the museum on Wednesday evening. Police said a man opened fire on a group of four people, killing two. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriquez, 30, of Chicago, was taken into custody at the scene. He allegedly chanted 'Free, free Palestine' while detained, according to Washington, DC, Police Chief Pamela Smith. Officials have not linked the suspect to any known extremist groups. The investigation is ongoing. Trump condemns 'horrible' DC killings United States President Donald Trump condemned the shooting, stating that there was no place for hatred and antisemitism in the US. 'These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW!' he said in a post on his Truth Social handle. 'Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also released a statement saying that he was shocked by the killings, expressing condolences to the families of the deceased. 'We are witnessing the terrible price of antisemitism and the wild incitement against the State of Israel,' Netanyahu said. 'The blood libels against Israel are costing us blood and must be fought relentlessly.' 'My heart aches for the families of the beloved young man and woman, whose lives were cut short by a heinous anti-Semitic murderer,' he said in a statement. He further said that security will be heightened at all Israeli embassies around the world. 'I have ordered security arrangements to be boosted in Israeli diplomatic missions around the world and around representatives of the state,' he said.
