WASHINGTON – Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel called the killings of two Israeli Embassy staffers an “act of terror.”
FBI vows accountability
What we know:
“Last night’s act of terror has the full attention of the FBI. Targeted anti-Semitic violence is an attack on our core values and will be met with the full weight of federal law enforcement,” Patel posted to social media on Thursday. “The individual responsible will be held accountable, and the Bureau will continue pursuing every lead until justice is served.”
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The two staff members, identified as 30-year-old Yaron Lischinsky and 26-year-old Sarah Milgrim, were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum.
The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago, was seen pacing outside the museum before the shooting. He walked into the museum after the shooting and was detained by event security, authorities said.
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Suspect’s writings under review
FBI deputy director Dan Bongino said Rodriguez was interviewed around 1 a.m. and there is no ongoing threat to the public. He also said that the FBI is reviewing writings allegedly linked to the suspect and expects to provide updates on their authenticity soon.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from The Associated Press, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Embassy of Israel to the USA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and previous FOX 5 reporting.
