Two Juveniles Arrested For Murder of 21-Year-Old Capitol Hill Intern

As previously reported, a 21-year-old intern for Republican Representative Ron Estes of Kansas was killed in late June in Washington, D.C..

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, who was a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, was shot and killed in Northwest Washington, D.C.

Police reported that the shooting occurred around 10:28 pm when a group of unidentified suspects fired shots at Tarpinian-Jachym and two others, which included a 16-year-old male and an adult female.

ABC News reported that investigators have stated the shooting was targeted, but Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target.

Two 17-year-olds were arrested for the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.

Per US Attorney General Pam Bondi:

On June 30th, Congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was senselessly murdered in Washington, D.C.

Thanks to outstanding investigative work from FBI, two of his suspected killers were just arrested. If convicted, they will face severe justice.

We hope that this provides some measure of solace to his family.

On June 30th, Congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was senselessly murdered in Washington, D.C.

Thanks to outstanding investigative work from @FBI, two of his suspected killers were just arrested. If convicted, they will face severe justice.

We hope that this provides…

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) September 5, 2025

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the juveniles will be charged as adults.

WATCH:

JUST IN: US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro announces that 2 suspects have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a congressional intern was shot and killed in the nation’s capital.

Pirro say both suspects are juveniles with prior violent records in family court… pic.twitter.com/kB1n19G8zf

— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 5, 2025