CHICAGO — State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) released the following statement after two Israeli Embassy aides were fatally shot in Washington, D.C.:

“I am horrified that two young individuals were targeted and murdered yesterday at an event held at a Jewish Museum. My heart goes out to their families and friends, and to the Jewish community that has faced a relentless increase of antisemitic attacks.

“Diversity makes our community stronger and hateful rhetoric only divides us. There is no place for hate or hateful rhetoric in our communities.”