Man charged with murder in shooting of Israeli Embassy employees

A man was charged with two counts of first-degree murder on Thursday in relation to the fatal shooting of two people outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., according to a criminal complaint.The big picture: Elias Rodriguez of Chicago is also facing federal charges that include murder of foreign officials, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm, and discharge of a firearm during a crime.Driving the news: The killings of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim are being investigated as a hate crime and a crime of terrorism, Jeanine Pirro, interim U.S. attorney in Washington, said during a press conference Thursday. Pirro called it "a death penalty-eligible case" but said it's "far too early" to determine whether prosecutors will pursue it.Authorities are executing search warrants for Rodriguez' electronic devices, reviewing his social media accounts and all of his internet postings, FBI officials said during the briefing.Zoom in: Rodriguez allegedly told an officer at the scene of the shooting that he "did it" and that he was unarmed, according to an affidavit from an FBI agent.The affidavit states that the suspect was captured on security video firing a weapon several times at the two victims before getting closer and "firing several more times."One of the victims attempted to crawl away but the suspect followed behind her and fired again, per the affidavit.A 9-millimeter handgun was recovered from the scene, the affidavit says.Context: Rodriguez was arrested Wednesday after being apprehended by a museum security guard minutes after the shooting. He is believed to have acted alone, police said.Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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