Man Charged With Murder in Shooting Deaths of 2 Israel Embassy Employees

Elias Rodriguez faces multiple federal charges in the case, according to court documents.
Man Charged With Murder in Shooting Deaths of 2 Israel Embassy Employees
Law enforcement officials from the FBI, Joint Terrorism Task Force and Chicago Police participate in a search of the apartment where shooting suspect Elias Rodriguez lived, in Chicago on May 22, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The man accused in the shooting deaths of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday was charged with murder of foreign officials, according to court filings submitted Thursday.

Elias Rodriguez, 30, is accused in the shooting murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who worked for the Israeli Embassy, after an event on Wednesday. Officials had said that he shouted “free, free Palestine” after the incident.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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