DC embassy shooting suspect charged with murder of foreign officials

The suspect believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy officials was charged on Thursday with murder of foreign officials, along with other charges, according to court filings.  

The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago. Rodriguez allegedly killed Israeli embassy staffers Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night.

He now faces five charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.

U.S. officials have referred to the shooting as an "act of terror," which appeared to be an antisemitic attack. Rodriguez shouted "Free Palestine" during the shooting, and later turned himself in.

"Last night’s act of terror has the full attention of your FBI," Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino posted on X. "Targeted acts of anti-Semitic violence are typically carried out by spineless, gutless cowards. And the penalties will be harsh as we tighten up this investigation and run down any additional leads."

The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing, but the murder weapon has been recovered.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.