2 dead in shooting at Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Two Israeli embassy employees were killed late Wednesday near a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

"Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington D.C.," she said in a post on the social platform X.

Media reports said the two were shot dead. Noem added that they are "investigating and working to get more information to share."

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), confirmed that the AJC was hosting an event at the museum that evening.

At least one of the victims was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition before succumbing to their injuries.

Police are currently questioning a person of interest in connection with the incident.