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Capital Jewish Museum Shooting Survivors Reflect on Grief One Year Later

other · 2026-05-21

Two survivors of the 2024 attack on the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., have spoken publicly about their grief and healing process one year after the incident. The women, who hid under a parked vehicle while their coworkers were fatally shot, credit connections with fellow survivors for helping them cope. The attack, which occurred on June 10, 2024, resulted in the deaths of three staff members. The survivors emphasize the importance of community support in their recovery. The museum reopened in September 2024 with enhanced security measures.

Key facts

  • Two survivors hid under a parked vehicle during the attack
  • Their coworkers were shot dead
  • The attack occurred at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
  • The incident happened on June 10, 2024
  • Three staff members were killed
  • The survivors credit connections with fellow survivors for helping them cope
  • The museum reopened in September 2024
  • Enhanced security measures were implemented after the attack

Entities

Institutions

  • Capital Jewish Museum

Locations

  • Washington, D.C.
  • United States

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