The Department of Justice is investigating the Washington, DC, shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers as an act of terrorism and a hate crime, as details continue to emerge about the violent act,

A man and woman were shot while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, sources tell the BBC's partner CBS.

They were leaving a young diplomats event at the Capital Jewish Museum that was meant to “foster unity and celebrate Jewish heritage” when they were killed, and were days away from getting engaged.