Victim killed in 'Free Palestine' shooting in DC identified

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., were fatally shot Wednesday night near the Capital Jewish Museum in what officials are calling a targeted and antisemitic act of violence. The victims have been identified as Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and his partner, who was also a staff member at the embassy. Her name has not yet been released publicly.The shooting occurred during a “Young Diplomats Reception” hosted by the American Jewish Committee, an event intended to bring together Jewish professionals and diplomatic staff.