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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Xinhua) — Two Israeli embassy employees were killed late Wednesday outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
“Two Israeli embassy employees were senselessly murdered this evening outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, DC,” she wrote on social media X.
According to media reports, the people mentioned died from gunshot wounds. “We are actively investigating and working to obtain additional information to release,” K. Noem said.
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutsch said the museum hosted an event Wednesday evening.
At least one of the victims was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but later died from his injuries.
Police are currently questioning a person in connection with the incident. –0–