Two Israeli embassy staff members shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington

An Israeli embassy staff member is believed to be among the two people shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC on Wednesday, ABC News reported, citing sources. The outlet added that one of the victims has died. Videos from the scene showed a heavy police presence.

A shooting took place at Capital Jewish Museum, Washington DC(Unsplash)

According to Josh Kraushaar of the Jewish Insider, the suspect opened fire before yelling ‘Free Palestine’. Kraushaar quoted a witness saying: "After the shooting a guy came inside saying he saw it and needed water and a safe space, then whipped out a keffiyeh and yelled free Palestine a bunch before being escorted out by police."

ABC News further cited sources to report that one person died on the scene while the other one was transported to a DC hospital in critical condition. A person of interest is being by being questioned by police.