Two Israeli embassy employees fatally shot close to Jewish Museum in Washington DC | EUROtoday

Two Israeli embassy staffers have been fatally shot exterior a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., authorities have mentioned.

The taking pictures occurred round 9:15 p.m. on the 300 block of F St NW – exterior the Capital Jewish museum – on Wednesday night, in keeping with the Metropolitan Police Department.

One individual is believed to be have died shortly after the assault and a second was transported to an area hospital in essential situation and in addition died.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem later confirmed the information, writing on X: “Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC.

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“We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims. We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice.”

The identification of any suspects has not been shared, nor has a motive. However, the FBI later reported that there was no ongoing risk to public security.

An individual of curiosity is being by being questioned by police, in keeping with ABC.

According to Josh Kraushaar, editor in chief of Jewish Insiderthe incident occurred following the annual Young Diplomats Reception hosted by the American Jewish Committee’s DC Young Professional Board.

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, confirmed to ABC News that the group had hosted an occasion on the museum on Wednesday night time.

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“We are devastated that an unspeakable act of violence took place outside the venue,” he told the outlet. “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.”

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi mentioned she was on the scene, of the “horrible taking pictures.” “Praying for the victims of this violence as we work to learn more,” she mentioned.

Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, known as the taking pictures a “depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism.”

“We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act,” Danon mentioned in a put up on X. “Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives — everywhere in the world.”