New York, NY, November 27, 2025 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is appalled by the senseless act of violence that occurred near the White House today. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event.
There have been false reports that the suspect is an IRC staff member. The individual identified as the suspect is not an employee of the IRC.
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC works in more than 40 countries and in 28 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. Learn more at www.rescue.org and follow the IRC on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and Bluesky.
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