What to Know About Fatal Shooting of 2 Israeli Embassy Staffers in DC

The FBI said it is investigating the killings as an ‘act of terror.’
What to Know About Fatal Shooting of 2 Israeli Embassy Staffers in DC
Security officers surround the Israeli Embassy in Washington following a shooting that left two people dead, on May 22, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
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Two members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were fatally shot just after 9 p.m. on May 21 while leaving an event at a Jewish museum. According to police, one suspect has been detained.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky, who served as a research assistant, and Sarah Milgrim, who coordinated trips and missions for Israel. The pair were engaged and about to get married next week in Jerusalem, according to Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter.

Savannah Hulsey Pointer
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Savannah Pointer is a politics reporter for The Epoch Times. She can be reached at [email protected]
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