The suspected gunman accused of murdering two Israeli diplomats on Wednesday night allegedly chanted “free, free Palestine” while in the custody of law enforcement officials. The shooting occurred at an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.

Israeli missions in the United States have beefed up security and lowered their flags to half-staff after the murders took place.

In a shocking incident outside the Capitol Jewish Museum, two Israeli embassy staff members were killed by Elias Rodriguez, who reportedly shouted 'Free Palestine.' Eyewitnesses describe the chaos and confusion as the attack unfolded.

A man opened fire on people exiting a reception for young Jewish professionals at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., killing two Israeli embassy staffers. He then entered the museum and shouted, “Free Palestine” as he was taken away by police.

A beautiful couple — staffers at Israel’s embassy — are slain as they leave a Jewish museum in America’s capital.