WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum appeared in court Tuesday for a status hearing, as attorneys debated his confinement conditions and a trial date remained unset.

Elias Rodriguez entered the hearing unshackled and wearing a medical mask. He remained calm and quiet as attorneys on both sides discussed whether he should remain in solitary confinement, where he has been held since his arrest in May 2025.

Rodriguez is accused of opening fire outside the Capital Jewish Museum following an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee, killing two young Israeli Embassy staffers. He reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” at the scene and later said he carried out the act “for Gaza.”

The defense asked Judge Randolph Moss to move Rodriguez to general population and ensure he has access to a laptop, citing difficulty meeting with him and allowing him to review evidence. The prosecution argued any decision on confinement should be deferred to the Department of Corrections.