Washington: Two staff members of the Israeli embassy were killed by a lone gunman as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., officials have reported. The incident took place near 3rd and F Streets in Northwest, an area approximately 1.3 miles from the White House, on Wednesday night.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the attack, stating, "These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW!" He shared his remarks on his Truth Social page. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his shock over the killings.

The victims were a young couple who were planning to get married, as revealed by Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter. Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith informed that the suspect fired a handgun at a group of four people, hitting both victims. Before the shooting, the suspect was observed pacing outside the museum.

The suspect has been tentatively identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago. After his arrest, he reportedly chanted "Free Palestine, Free Palestine," according to the police chief.