As previously reported, a 21-year-old intern for Republican Representative Ron Estes of Kansas was killed on Monday night in Washington, D.C..
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, who was a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, was shot and killed in Northwest Washington, D.C. on Monday night.
Police reported that the shooting occurred around 10:28 pm when a group of unidentified suspects fired shots at Tarpinian-Jachym and two others, which included a 16-year-old male and an adult female.
ABC News reported that investigators have stated the shooting was targeted, but Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target.
Two 17-year-olds were arrested for the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.
Per US Attorney General Pam Bondi:
On June 30th, Congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was senselessly murdered in Washington, D.C.
Thanks to outstanding investigative work from FBI, two of his suspected killers were just arrested. If convicted, they will face severe justice.
We hope that this provides some measure of solace to his family.
On June 30th, Congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was senselessly murdered in Washington, D.C.
Thanks to outstanding investigative work from @FBI, two of his suspected killers were just arrested. If convicted, they will face severe justice.
We hope that this provides…
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) September 5, 2025
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