Suspect in Washington D.C. Embassy Shooting Arrested, Proclaims 'Free Palestine!'

Washington D.C. Shooting: Suspect Arrested, Shouting 'Free Palestine!' Two employees of the Israeli embassy in the United States were tragically killed in a shooting outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on the night of Wednesday, May 21st. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was apprehended inside the museum by security personnel immediately following the attack. A video of the arrest shows Rodriguez shouting "Free Palestine!" while being detained. According to Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith, Rodriguez acted alone and his weapon was recovered at the scene. While Rodriguez has no prior criminal record in the jurisdiction, authorities are investigating his social media and electronic communications to understand his motives. Chief Smith stated in a press conference, "We are leaving no stone unturned in our investigation to understand what drove this individual to commit such a heinous act." The incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the need for continued vigilance in ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel. The investigation is ongoing.