Suspect accused of killing Israeli embassy staffers in DC could face more charges

Justice Department officials are considering additional charges against Elias Rodriguez, the Chicago man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers on Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C., Fox News has learned. 

Rodriguez, 31, has already been charged with the murder of foreign officials, a federal capital offense, along with multiple firearm-related counts and two counts of first-degree murder.

Elias Rodriguez, the 30-year-old suspect accused of shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers on Wednesday, May 21, in Washington D.C. (INSTAGRAM/@shinewithisrael)

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Fox News' Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.