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2 teens arrested, 3rd suspect at large in DC murder of congressional intern

On Friday, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced two 17-year-olds, Jalen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr., were arrested and charged as adults with first-degree murder in the June 30, 2025, slaying of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C.
On June 30, multiple suspects exited an Acura SUV near the Mount Vernon Square Metro Station and opened fire during a neighborhood crew dispute, striking Eric Tarpinian-Jachym with four shots as an unintended bystander.
Three people were shot late that night, including Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old UMass Amherst student interning for Rep. Ron Estes, with a $40,000 reward aiding investigators.
Pirro said at the news conference Friday that she seeks authority to prosecute juveniles ages 14–17 as adults and noted additional charges may follow after grand jury review.
The arrests have renewed scrutiny of rising crime in Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and federal officials citing the killing during a law-enforcement surge announcement; Attorney General Pam Bondi credited investigators and vowed DOJ efforts to prevent similar tragedies.

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Western Mass News

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Arrests made in deadly shooting of UMass intern in D.C.

Two teenagers were arrested Friday on murder charges in the killing of a congressional intern who was struck by stray bullets during a shooting in the nation’s capital — a crime that President Donald Trump cited in announcing a law-enforcement surge in Washington.

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2 teens arrested in D.C. shooting that killed UMass student, officials say

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2 arrested, another wanted in fatal shooting of UMass student in DC

Two teenagers were arrested and a third suspect is being sought in connection with the fatal shooting of a Massachusetts college student who was working as a congressional intern.

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2 teens arrested, 3rd suspect at large in DC murder of congressional intern

Two 17-year-olds have been arrested in the murder of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday.

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BREAKING: Two Juveniles Arrested For Murder of 21-Year-Old Capitol Hill Intern

As previously reported, a 21-year-old intern for Republican Representative Ron Estes of Kansas was killed on Monday night in Washington, D.C..

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BREAKING: Suspects in murder of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym arrested by FBI

"Thanks to the great work of The Justice Department and FBI, two suspects have been arrested in the murder of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym."

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