Police, FBI scrutinizing video footage of Capitol Hill intern's shooting
The big picture: The death of 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym — who police say was an innocent bystander caught in crossfire — got the attention of federal officials after Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) announced his killing on Wednesday evening.
Driving the news: D.C. police are working with ATF and the FBI, which is helping enhance "grainy" video footage in the hopes of releasing images to the public, Smith said.
Two groups had an altercation near the scene on Monday. It escalated into gunfire at 7th and M streets NW outside of the Mt Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro stop around 10:30pm.
Two others shot — a woman and a 16-year-old boy — were taken to the hospital with injuries, police said. Tarpinian-Jachym died on Tuesday.
A vehicle linked to the suspects was found in a "neighboring jurisdiction," Smith said.
Detectives are studying footage to identify any weapons used, none of which have been recovered yet, Smith said.
What they're saying:"It is our pledge to bring whoever is responsible to justice," Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a press conference Thursday.
Zoom out: Tarpinian-Jachym's killing is the 85th homicide so far this year, and the tragedy has the potential to focus more congressional attention on the management of the District.
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