A congressional intern working for a pro-MAGA representative was gunned down in a shocking Washington D.C. drive-by shooting. The tragedy has ignited fierce debate over rising crime rates in the Democrat-run capital city and President Trump’s recent executive order to increase federal law enforcement presence.
At a glance:
• Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old intern for Rep. Ron Estes, was killed by a stray bullet in Washington D.C.
• The shooting occurred near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center when multiple people exited a vehicle and opened fire.
• Two other victims – a woman and a 16-year-old boy – sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
• Metropolitan Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to arrests.
• The incident adds to growing concerns about violent crime in D.C., prompting federal intervention through a Trump executive order.
Deadly Shooting Claims Young Intern’s Life
A senseless act of violence has claimed the life of a promising young congressional intern in the nation’s capital. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, a senior at UMass Amherst working for Republican Representative Ron Estes, died Tuesday after being struck by gunfire in a drive-by shooting near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The finance major with a minor in political science had only joined Estes’ office in June before his life was tragically cut short. Multiple assailants reportedly exited a vehicle at Seventh and M streets NW and began firing indiscriminately into a crowd, striking Tarpinian-Jachym and two others who survived their injuries.
Metropolitan Police Department officials have offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. The shooters remain unidentified and at large while investigators continue searching for suspects in the brazen daylight attack.
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Congressman Mourns Loss Of Dedicated Intern
Representative Ron Estes expressed profound grief over the loss of his young staff member. “I will remember his kind heart and how he always greeted anyone who entered our office with a cheerful smile,” Estes said in a statement following the confirmation of Tarpinian-Jachym’s death.
The shooting has devastated both congressional colleagues and the UMass Amherst community where Tarpinian-Jachym was enrolled. Fellow staff members described the intern as enthusiastic about public service and passionate about making a difference through his work in Washington.
Police have confirmed that Tarpinian-Jachym appears to have been an unintended victim caught in crossfire. “Police say a Congressional intern killed in a Washington, D.C., shooting was one of three victims caught in the crossfire when gunfire erupted on a crowded street,” reported WRC’s Jackie Bensen.
A 21-year-old congressional intern was killed Monday night after getting caught in targeted gunfire in Washington, D.C., police said. He was not the intended victim.
Police and congressional officials identified the victim as Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.https://t.co/5g3dFrklcv pic.twitter.com/buXGGBASK1— ABC News (@ABC) July 3, 2025
Rising Crime Prompts Federal Intervention
The fatal shooting occurred in an area that has seen previous violent incidents, including the murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers. Washington D.C. has experienced an alarming rise in violent crime under Democratic leadership, leading to increased calls for federal intervention.
President Trump recently signed an Executive Order to increase federal authority and law enforcement presence in the District. The measure aims to address the deteriorating safety situation in the nation’s capital and prevent further tragedies like the one that claimed Tarpinian-Jachym’s life.
The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate the shooting while the community mourns. Local residents have expressed growing concerns about safety in the area, with many pointing to this latest tragedy as evidence of failed leadership and inadequate crime prevention strategies in the Democrat-run city.
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