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DC shooter Elias Rodriguez's alleged social media profile, photo surface
Elias Rodriguez has been identified as the suspect in DC shooting. A LinkedIn profile and a photo purportedly belonging to Rodriguez have surfaced.
Elias Rodriguez has been identified as the suspect in the shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., which resulted in the deaths of two members of the Israeli embassy. Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive for the attack.
Amid the investigation, a LinkedIn profile and a photo purportedly belonging to Rodriguez have surfaced on social media. The unverified profile lists his location as Chicago, Illinois, and references an affiliation with the American Osteopathic Association, Inc. (AOIA). Hindustan Times has not been able to independently verify the authenticity of the profile or the associated information.
Who is Elias Rodriguez?
Elias Rodriguez is the suspect in a fatal shooting that took place near the museum district in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. According to authorities, Rodriguez opened fire on two individuals affiliated with the Israeli embassy in the area of 3rd and F Streets NW. The crime scene is close to both the FBI field office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The victims, believed to be a young couple, were pronounced dead at the scene.
During a live online briefing, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith stated that Rodriguez shouted "Free Palestine" while being taken into custody. The 30-year-old suspect is a resident of Chicago, Illinois.
Several unverified posts on X (formerly Twitter) have attempted to link Rodriguez to the Chicago branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL).
Users shared screenshots of a Liberation News article, suggesting Rodriguez may have been involved with the organization. One post asked, “Is this him? Elias Rodriguez of Chicago – Party for Socialism & Liberation. Fully investigate that organization.”
The article in question discusses the 2014 police killing of Laquan McDonald in Chicago. In it, a person named Elias Rodriguez is quoted as saying “the murder of Laquan McDonald and the Chicago bid for an Amazon headquarters are not two separate issues, but rather they are both connected.” However, it remains unconfirmed whether the individual quoted in the article is the same Elias Rodriguez involved in the D.C. shooting.
