Suspected gunman screams ‘Free Palestine’ after young Israeli diplomat couple shot dead in Washington D.C.

Elias Rodriguez, 30, has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting dead Israeli embassy staff member Yaron Lischinsky and his girlfriend Sarah Pilgrim.

The couple, who were set to get engaged next week, had attended a Young Diplomats event before they were gunned down.

Footage has emerged online showing Rodriguez sitting calmly at a bench. Another clip captures the moment he is hysterically hauled away while shouting ‘Free, free Palestine’ while onlookers watch in shock.

🚨BREAKING: Footage shows the D.C. shooting suspect being taken into custody. He has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a resident of Chicago. After his arrest, he shouted, “Free, free Palestine!” pic.twitter.com/Y4gjdXGHQ9

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