Images and messages of remembrance have surfaced for Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, who both worked at the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., and were fatally shot by a terrorist outside a Jewish gathering in the city on Wednesday evening.
My heart breaks for Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, who were murdered last night at the Capital Jewish Museum. Antisemitic violence has no place in the United States.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) May 22, 2025
We're praying for their families and all of our friends at the Israeli Embassy, where the two victims… pic.twitter.com/IojnTD7JHN
As reported by Breitbart News here, Lischinsky and Milgrim were in a romantic relationship and had intended to reveal their engagement in the upcoming week. According to sources, Lischinsky was a devout Christian, while Milgrim practiced Judaism.
Several photographs have circulated showing the couple attending various events in Washington, D.C., such as a recent party for Jewish professionals celebrating the holiday of Purim, which is marked by festive costumes and celebrations.
The Israeli embassy has also published a photograph:
