2 killed in shooting outside of event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC., sources say
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man and woman were fatally shot outside of an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.’s Northwest neighborhood on Wednesday evening, law enforcement sources informed ABC News.

The two shooting victims have ties to a foreign embassy, as confirmed by multiple sources. At least one of the individuals is believed to be affiliated with the Israeli Embassy staff, according to the sources.

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, verified to ABC News that the AJC held an event at the museum that night, stating, “We are devastated that an unspeakable act of violence occurred outside the venue. At this moment, as we await further details from the police about exactly what transpired, our thoughts and sympathies are entirely with those affected and their families.”

At least one of the victims was first transported to a local hospital in critical condition, sources told ABC News.

A person of interest is being by being questioned by police.

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro went to the scene shortly after the incident, Bondi said in a post on X.

“Praying for the victims of this violence as we work to learn more,” she wrote.

Danny Danon, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, called the shooting a “depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism” in a post on X.

“Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line,” he wrote.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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