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Federal Charges Filed After Deadly Shooting of Israeli Diplomats in D.C.

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Elias Rodriguez, 31, faces federal and local murder charges for the May 21, 2025, shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Jewish National Museum in Washington, D. C. He is charged with the murder of foreign officials and two counts of first-degree murder under D. C. law.

U. S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro condemned the anti-Semitic nature of the attack, stating that the community is grieving due to the senseless violence. Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized that such brutality will not be tolerated and pledged to pursue the maximum punishment. Rodriguez allegedly fired multiple rounds at the victims as they left an event, with surveillance footage confirming his actions.

The FBI and Metropolitan Police Department are actively investigating, reinforcing their commitment to community safety and accountability for hate crimes.

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