Two Israeli embassy staff were shot and killed outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. around 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday night.
The attack came outside the Young Diplomats Reception 2025 hosted for young Jewish professionals by the American Jewish Committee, and two staffers were shot at close range, according to a spokesperson for the Israeli embassy.
Police are currently searching for the attacker who they believe is a man with a goatee wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans. The FBI said there is “no ongoing threat to public safety” in a statement.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed she is on the scene of the “horrible shooting.” DC US Attorney Jeannine Pirro reportedly also went to the scene after the incident.
The attacker reportedly came inside the event after the shooting and asked for water and a safe space before putting on a keffiyeh and shouting free…
