Washington, DC shooting: Two suspects who were detained after being killed near the capital Jewish Museum - Latest update | U.S. News

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said his shooting in Washington was “destroyed” and he blamed anti-Semitism.

"It is a mean act of hatred, and anti-Semitism claims it is the life of two young employees of the Israeli embassy. We are in our hearts with the loved ones of the murdered person, and our direct prayer is hurt. I provide full support to the ambassador and all embassy staff."

He added: "We stand with the Jewish community in Washington, D.C. and the entire United States. The United States and Israel will unitely defend our people and our shared values. Terror and hatred will not break us."

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Attorney General Pam Bondi said she will do “everything in our power” to ensure the safety of the community, especially the Jewish community.

She said at a press conference that the suspect "will be prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law."

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter in the United States visited the shooting. Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
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More about Police Chief Pamela A Smith. She said the suspect was observed at the rhythm outside the museum before the shooting. He then approached a group of four and produced a pistol before firing. He then "entered into the museum and was detained safely by the event."

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President Donald Trump expressed condolences to the victims' families, saying "hatred and radicalism have no place in the United States." In an article on the truth about his social media platform, he said:

These terrible DC killings are clearly based on anti-Semitism and must end! Hate and activism have no place in the United States. Condolences to the victim's family. So sad, something like this could happen! God bless everyone!

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The suspect was detained, police said

Police said at a press conference that the suspect was detained shortly after the shooting and shortly after the shooting.

Police Chief Pamela A Smith said preliminary investigations show that both VITICMs were withdrawn in an incident held at the museum at the time of the attack. It is believed that the suspect detained is the only person involved.

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said there was no positive shooter situation.

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Israeli ambassador says victim is a couple

Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter said the two shots were soon engaged. He said the man bought a ring this week, “the purpose is to propose it in Jerusalem next week.”

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Opening Summary

Homeland Security Minister Kristi Noem said two staff members of the Israeli embassy were shot dead near the Jewish museum on Wednesday night. Police said a person was detained.

Noem was pronounced dead after a shooting outside the capital Jewish Museum, a few steps from the FBI's field offices in the U.S. capital.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said she was on the scene with former judge Jeanine Pirro, who is a U.S. attorney in Washington.

Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon called the shooting a "degenerate anti-Semitism act."

Police did not provide details about the potential motive for the shooting late Wednesday night.

"We are confident that U.S. authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this crime," Danon said in an article on X.

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