Shooting Near Israeli Embassy: Two Injured, Suspect Chants "Free Palestine"

**Shooting Near Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C.: Two Injured, Suspect in Custody** A shooting incident near the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on May 22, 2025, left two embassy staff members injured. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, Illinois, was apprehended at the scene. According to Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith, the suspect shouted "Free Palestine" while in custody. The video shows police cars and crime scene tape. A witness interviewed by BBC News described the scene as chaotic. "People were coming out, and then he just pulled out a gun and shot," the witness stated. The Israeli embassy confirmed the injuries and expressed devastation. The incident is under investigation.