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Updated 10:46pm 21/5
At least three people were shot, two fatally, outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, Wednesday night — with at least two victims tied to the Israeli embassy, according to law enforcement sources and a report.
Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, called the incident a “fatal shooting” in which embassy employees were also injured.
“Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line,” he tweeted.
“We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives — everywhere in the world.”
The gunfire erupted in front of the museum at 575 3rd St NW, near the FBI field office and the US attorney’s office, NBC 4 reported, adding that the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating.
At least one of the gunshot victims is believed to be a member of the Israeli Embassy staff, sources told ABC News.
Cops are on the hunt for a man with a goatee wearing a blue jacket and jeans who was last seen on F Street in the Northwest area of the city.
Ted Deutch, the CEO of the American Jewish Committee, told the outlet that his organization hosted an event at the museum.
“We are devastated that an unspeakable act of violence took place outside the venue,” he said.
“At this moment, as we await more information from the police about exactly what transpired, our attention and our hearts are solely with those who were harmed and their families.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
https://nypost.com/2025/05/21/us-news/2-people-with-israeli-embassy-ties-shot-near-dcs-capital-jewish-museum-sources/
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Updated 10:35pm 21/5
2 people with Israeli embassy ties shot near DC’s Capital Jewish Museum: sources
At least three people were shot, two fatally, outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, Wednesday night — with at least two victims tied to the Israeli embassy, according to law enforcement sources and a report.
Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, called the incident a “fatal shooting” in which embassy employees were also injured.
“Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line,” he tweeted.
“We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives — everywhere in the world.”
The gunfire erupted in front of the museum at 575 3rd St NW, near the FBI field office and the US attorney’s office, NBC 4 reported, adding that the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating.
At least one of the gunshot victims is believed to be a member of the Israeli Embassy staff, sources told ABC News.
Cops are on the hunt for a man with a goatee wearing a blue jacket and jeans who was last seen on F Street in the Northwest area of the city.
Ted Deutch, the CEO of the American Jewish Committee, told the outlet that his organization hosted an event at the museum.
“We are devastated that an unspeakable act of violence took place outside the venue,” he said.
“At this moment, as we await more information from the police about exactly what transpired, our attention and our hearts are solely with those who were harmed and their families.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Shooting outside Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC allegedly involving Israeli diplomats
An investigation is underway in Washington, D.C., after a deadly shooting allegedly involving Israeli diplomats on Wednesday night.
The Metropolitan Police Department said a shooting investigation was underway near 3rd Street and F Street Northwest, which is where the Capital Jewish Museum is located.
Fox News confirmed a man and a woman were both killed in the shooting. Further details were not immediately available.
Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, said an event was taking place at the museum and the deadly shooting was a "depraved act of anti-Semitic(sic) terrorism" in a statement posted to X late Wednesday night.
"Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line. We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives – everywhere in the world," he wrote.
The Metropolitan Police Department said a shooting investigation is underway near 3rd Street and F Street Northwest, which is where the Capital Jewish Museum is located. A man and a woman were killed in the shooting.
Fox News Digital has reached out to DC police, the Israeli embassy and the Capital Jewish Museum.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/shooting-outside-capital-jewish-museum-washington-dc-allegedly-involving-israeli-diplomats
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Two people tied to the Israeli embassy were shot near an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, Wednesday night, law enforcement sources told The Post.
A man and a woman were hit by gunfire, with one victim believed to be dead, and the other in critical condition, sources told ABC News.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
https://nypost.com/2025/05/21/us-news/2-people-with-israeli-embassy-ties-shot-near-dcs-capital-jewish-museum-sources/
