Posted originally on CTH on September 6, 2025 | Sundance

Two suspects were arrested in connection with the killing of University of Massachusetts student and congressional intern Eric Tarpinian Jachym in Washington June 30, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced in a press conference Friday.

Jachym, a 21-year-old who served as an intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.), was shot and killed on June 30 after being caught in targeted gunfire in Northwest Washington, DC.

Jalen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr., both 17-year-olds, will be tried as adults and charged with first-degree murder. Pirro said they are also pursuing a third potential suspect.

The family of Eric appeared for a heartbreaking interview on Fox News with USAO Judge Jeanine Pirro below:

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