Elias Rodriguez, Suspect in Jewish Museum Shooting, Linked to Left-Wing Group and Biden Donation
New details have emerged concerning Elias Rodriguez, the 31-year-old suspected of shooting two Israeli diplomats outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
Connections to Left-Wing Group and Possible Donation
Reports connect Rodriguez to a far-left group involved in Black Lives Matter protests and indicate a possible donation to Joe Biden's 2020 campaign.
A Federal Election Commission filing suggests an individual with Rodriguez's name and from the same Chicago neighborhood donated $500 to Biden. While police haven't confirmed if it's the same person, the matching details are noteworthy.
Link to Party for Socialism and Liberation
Rodriguez is also linked to the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a far-left organization, which confirmed his brief association until 2017, distancing itself from the shooting.
Manifesto and FBI Investigation
Investigators discovered a manifesto, purportedly written by Rodriguez, expressing violent sentiments. The FBI raided Rodriguez's Chicago apartment in connection with the shooting. Authorities highlight Rodriguez's radicalization through socialism and Islamic propaganda, noting his online support for Islamic countries and Hamas.
Victims Identified
The victims, Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, were a young couple who worked at the embassy. Police stated they had no prior interactions with Rodriguez and nothing in his background flagged him as a threat. Witnesses described the shooting as a calm and deliberate act.
