A 21-year-old congressional intern tragically lost his life Monday night after being caught in a shooting near a Washington, D.C. metro station.
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, originally from Aberdeen, Mississippi, was struck by a stray bullet during a violent incident near the intersection of 7th and M Street NW, a typically busy area, just before 10:30 p.m., according to police.
The Metropolitan Police Department reported that multiple suspects emerged from a vehicle and opened fire on a group of people, hitting three individuals.
Tarpinian-Jachym was found unconscious, while the other two victims—a woman and a 16-year-old boy—were conscious when officers arrived.
All were rushed to local hospitals. Despite efforts to save him, Tarpinian-Jachym succumbed to his injuries early Tuesday morning.
The other victims sustained non-life-threatening wounds and are expected to recover, The Post Millennial reports.
Police have recovered the vehicle believed to have been used by the shooters but have not made any arrests.
The investigation remains active, with authorities seeking public assistance to locate the suspects involved.
A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of those responsible.
Tarpinian-Jachym was an accomplished college student attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
He was a rising senior studying finance with a minor in political science.
Over the summer, he interned in the office of Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), gaining valuable experience in federal government operations, according to the National Review.
Estes and his wife, Susan, expressed their deep sorrow over the loss.
“I will remember his kind heart and how he always greeted anyone who entered our office with a cheerful smile,” they said in a statement.
“We are grateful to Eric for his service to Kansas’ 4th District and the country. Please join Susan and me in praying for his family and respecting their privacy during this heartbreaking time.”
Estes has represented Kansas’s 4th Congressional District since 2017, stepping in after a special election to fill the seat vacated by Mike Pompeo, who previously served as CIA Director and Secretary of State under the Trump administration.
In Congress, Estes holds seats on key panels such as the Ways and Means Committee, Budget Committee and Joint Economic Committee and leads the Social Security Subcommittee.
Throughout his tenure, he has concentrated on economic and fiscal matters, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents and the broader national economy.
Friends who knew Tarpinian-Jachym described him as personable and easygoing.
Phillip Peterson, a close friend, told Fox News Digital that he regretted not spending more time with Eric.
“We met in early January and really started to hit it off,” Peterson said. “We even talked about becoming roommates, but I hesitated because I dislike D.C.’s culture. I regret not moving back just to spend more time with my friend.”
In addition to his congressional internship, Tarpinian-Jachym participated in a spring fellowship with The Fund for American Studies, an organization dedicated to cultivating future leaders in government and public policy, Fox News reports.
This tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns about violent crime in the D.C. area and the importance of ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors, especially young interns gaining experience in the nation’s capital.
Authorities continue to investigate and urge anyone with information to come forward.
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