Washington D.C. Israeli Embassy Shooting: D.C Mayor Fumes, Says ‘Will Not Tolerate Antisemitism’

6 days ago

Two Israeli embassy staffers were tragically gunned down outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., in what authorities are investigating as a potential antisemitic hate crime. The suspect was reportedly heard shouting “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest. In response, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser condemned the violence, stating unequivocally that the city “will not tolerate antisemitism in any form.” The shocking attack has sent waves through both local and international communities, prompting calls for unity and justice amid rising global tensions.

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00:00What I do know is that the horrific incident is going to frighten a lot of people in our city and in our country.

00:08And I want to be clear that we will not tolerate this violence or hate in our city.

00:16We will not tolerate any acts of terrorism.

00:19And we're going to stand together as a community in the coming days and weeks to send the clear message that we will not tolerate anti-Semitism.

00:30The preliminary investigation indicates that both victims were exiting an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum located in the 500 block of 3rd Street Northwest when the shooting occurred.

00:42We believe the shooting was committed by a single suspect who is now in custody.

00:48Prior to the shooting, the suspect was observed pacing back and forth outside of the museum.

00:53He approached a group of four people, produced a handgun, and opened fire, striking both of our decedents.

01:02After the shooting, the suspect then entered the museum and was detained by event security.

01:08Once in handcuffs, the suspect identified where he discarded the weapon, and that weapon has been recovered, and he implied that he committed the offense.

01:19The suspect chanted, free, free Palestine, while in custody.

01:25What I do know is that the horrific incident is going to frighten a lot of people in our city and in our country.

01:34And I want to be clear that we will not tolerate this violence or hate in our city.

01:41We will not tolerate any acts of terrorism, and we're going to stand together as a community in the coming days and weeks to send the clear message that we will not tolerate anti-Semitism.

01:55The preliminary investigation indicates that both victims were exiting an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum located in the 500 block of 3rd Street Northwest when the shooting occurred.

02:09We believe the shooting was committed by a single suspect who is now in custody.

02:14Prior to the shooting, the suspect was observed pacing back and forth outside of the museum.

02:19He approached a group of four people, produced a handgun, and opened fire, striking both of our decedents.

02:27After the shooting, the suspect then entered the museum and was detained by event security.

02:33Once in handcuffs, the suspect identified where he discarded the weapon, and that weapon has been recovered, and he implied that he committed the offense.