Elias Rodriguez, charged with the murders of two Israeli Embassy staffers, attempted to raise funds through GoFundMe to attend a socialist rally in Washington, D.C., showcasing his leftist activism. He expressed disdain for the U.S. military actions in Iraq and criticized his father's service. Rodriguez, known for participating in various protests, including Black Lives Matter and anti-war demonstrations, also used a high-end pistol in the fatal shootings, underlining his radical perspective and motivations, which he vocalized by shouting 'free Palestine' post-incident.
Rodriguez criticized America’s invasion of Iraq as a genocidal imperialist war and expressed disdain for his father's military service and the souvenirs he brought back.
Law enforcement sources indicated Rodriguez had a history of being well-known to Chicago police as a left-wing rabble-rouser involved in various protests.
Rodriguez raised money through GoFundMe to attend a socialist rally, showcasing his intent to promote leftist activism and highlighting social justice issues.
After the shooting, he yelled 'free Palestine', demonstrating his political motivations connected to ongoing conflicts.
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