Elias Rodriguez shot victims in the back at close range, court documents say; FBI investigating his apparent writings and far-left political affiliations

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon described the shooting as “a depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism” in a post on X. The shooting, which took place in the area of 3rd and F Street NW, killed a man and a woman, who have not yet been publicly identified. Others, including Israeli embassy employees, were injured.

Two Israeli embassy staffers were killed by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., while leaving an event outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night, and the suspect chanted "Free Palestine" after he was taken into custody,

Elias Rodriguez, 31, had 'Tikkun Olam means FREE PALESTINE' sign in home window, was linked to Party for Socialism and Liberation; apparent manifesto called to 'bring the war home'