Couple shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington DC

Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky both worked for the Israeli embassy, and were reportedly about to get engaged.

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Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were described as being in the "prime of their lives" by the Israeli embassy, where they both worked. Mr Lischinsky was reportedly about to propose to Miss Milgrim.

The alleged shooter Elias Rodriguez, 30, was filmed shouting "free Palestine" while being detained. He is now in custody.

Israel's foreign minister said the attack was a direct result of "toxic antisemetic incitement" since the 7 October 2023 attack that prompted Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The FBI is investigating whether the shooting is linked to terrorism or a hate crime.

The couple were leaving a networking event at the museum, organised by the American Jewish Committee, at about 21:08 (local time) when a man opened fire with a handgun at a group of four people.