Eyewitness Recounts Encounter With Suspect After Deadly DC Shooting

On Wednesday night, May 21, 2025, a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., claimed the lives of two Israeli Embassy employees, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. The suspect, who was apprehended inside the museum, confessed to the crime, stating, "I did it for Gaza." Eyewitness Katie Kalisher, present at a humanitarian aid panel discussion, described the suspect as "very scared" upon entering the museum. She recounted a brief conversation where he declared his actions were "for Gaza." The incident has sparked widespread shock and condemnation. The event underscores the tragic consequences of escalating tensions in the region and the importance of continued efforts toward peace and understanding.