Witnesses in Washington, DC, displayed remarkable compassion towards Elias Rodriguez, the alleged shooter who killed two young Israeli diplomats. Initially perceived as a victim, Rodriguez received care from bystanders who were unaware of his role. Eyewitness accounts detail how he expressed distress before later admitting to the crime, citing motives linked to the Gaza conflict. The tragic event occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum as the victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were leaving a diplomats reception, highlighting the violent intersection of politics and personal loss.
He was soaking wet. He was wearing a suit, glasses, brownish-black hair. He was pretty much in a state of shock. He sat by himself. He was pacing.
I did this. I did this for Gaza. Free, Free Palestine. From the river to the sea and there's only one solution, intifada revolution.
After the two rounds of gunshots about 30 seconds later a man comes running in clearly distressed. We all figured he was a witness [because] he was so shaken up.
People [offered] him water and [asked] if he's ok. He just continues to say call the police and is in the room with us for 10-15 mins while we think we are safe.
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