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DC Police Recover Vehicle, Offer Reward in Fatal Shooting of Congressional Intern

Investigators say the shooting at 7th and M Street NW was not aimed at the intern; police are urging the public to provide any information to advance the probe.

An adult female and a 16-year-old male were also injured in the shooting, which occurred in Northwest D.C.
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Eric Tarpinian-Jachym (L, Source: Eric Tarpinian-Jachym/LinkedIn) and Rep Ron Estes (R, @RepRonEstes/X)
Eric Tarpinian Jachym

Overview

  • The Metropolitan Police Department retrieved the suspect vehicle used in the June 30 shooting on the 1200 block of Seventh Street NW.
  • No arrests have been made and authorities are offering up to $25,000 for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
  • Three bystanders were struck in the attack, including 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an intern for Rep. Ron Estes who died on July 1.
  • Detectives believe Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target and are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the multiple shooters.
  • Rep. Estes and colleagues have honored Tarpinian-Jachym’s service as a UMass Amherst rising senior and asked for privacy and support for his family.