SaralnamaTwo 17-year-olds were arrested on for the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old US congressional intern. The shooting occurred on near Washington's Mount Vernon Square. Eric, from Massachusetts, was hit by stray bullets. Kelvin Thomas Jr and Jailen Lucas face first-degree murder charges as adults. Police seek a third suspect. Eric worked for Republican congressman Ron Estes. The House held a moment of silence for him in July. Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser called any gun violence in the city unacceptable. Police used surveillance video to identify the suspects. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 02:13 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Two 17-year-olds were arrested on for the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old US congressional intern
- The shooting occurred on near Washington's Mount Vernon Square
- Eric, from Massachusetts, was hit by stray bullets