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CBS News
10 hours ago
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UMass student interning in Congress killed in Washington, D.C., shooting
UMass student from Granby shot and killed while interning in DC mourned by community UMass student from Granby shot and killed while interning in DC mourned by community UMass student from Granby shot and killed while interning in DC mourned by community A University of Massachusetts student who was interning in Congress was killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C., this week. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, Massachusetts, was one of three people who were wounded in a shooting near the convention center around 10:30 p.m. Monday. All three were rushed to hospitals. Tarpinian-Jachym died the next day. Metropolitan Police said "multiple suspects" got out of a car at the intersection of 7th and M Street and "began firing at a group." There have been no arrests, but investigators said they found the car. "Not the intended target" "Detectives believe the decedent was not the intended target of the shooting," police said in a statement. Tarpinian-Jachym was a rising senior at UMass. He was spending the summer in Washington as a congressional intern, working for Rep. Ron Estes, a Republican from Kansas. ANNOUNCEMENT: Chris Ryan on behalf of the Massachusetts Republican Party "The loss of DC Congressional student intern... Posted by Massachusetts Republican Party on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 "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. "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." The Massachusetts Republican Party said Tarpinian-Jachym's death is a "loss for Massachusetts and our nation." "His family is now without its son, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst will be missing a promising young graduate from its Class of 2026," the party said in a statement. "The Massachusetts Republican Party extends its deepest sorrows to his family and the office of Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), all of whom are mourning the passing of this bright and talented young man." "Eric was, by all accounts, enjoying his internship and enjoying learning about public service," said Amy Carnevale, the head of the Massachusetts Republican Party. "He really had a bright future ahead of him." She said Tarpinian-Jachym's parents have traveling to D.C. to identify his body and meet with Estes. Tarpinian-Jachym was majoring in finance with a minor in political science, according to Estes. "He was just so hungry to be the best person he could and reach his potential," said Clark Burg, a friend of Tarpinian-Jachym's from Fund for American Studies, a D.C. fellowship for student leaders. "There's never been quite a guy that I guess I've bonded with so easily or met that's as good as him. He lights up the room wherever he goes, he was such a funny guy, he always had something to say to make you feel better." "A terrible tragedy" A UMass spokesperson said the school is "in communication with the student's family." "We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew him and will be communicating with the campus shortly to offer support," said Emily Gest, an Associate Vice Chancellor for News and Media Relations. Granby is about a half-hour north of Springfield, Massachusetts. Residents who spoke with WBZ-TV said they were devastated to hear of Tarpinian-Jachym's death. "It's a terrible tragedy when anybody loses a life but when a young person just getting started with their life, it's very disheartening," said Granby resident Marilyn Iacconne. "It's just devastating to hear that no one cares about life in general anymore, it just seems like it's tragic all around the whole world," said Granby resident Angela Hodgkins.
Washington Post
13 hours ago
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- Washington Post
Shooters emerged from car in D.C. slaying of congressional intern
Days after a young congressional intern was fatally shot in the nation's capital, lawmakers offered condolences as D.C. police said they continued searching for shooters who got out of a car and fired on another group near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. D.C. police said investigators have obtained a video recording that experts are working to enhance, hoping the footage will help authorities identify suspects. The gunshots wounded a woman and a 16-year-old boy and killed 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a Massachusetts college student who began working last month as an intern in the office of Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas).
CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
UMass student interning in Congress killed in Washington, D.C. shooting
UMass senior from Granby shot and killed while working as congressional intern in DC UMass senior from Granby shot and killed while working as congressional intern in DC UMass senior from Granby shot and killed while working as congressional intern in DC A University of Massachusetts student who was interning in Congress was killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C. this week. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, Massachusetts was one of three people who were wounded in a shooting near the convention center around 10:30 p.m. Monday. All three were rushed to hospitals. Tarpinian-Jachym died the next day. Metropolitan Police said "multiple suspects" got out of a car at the intersection of 7th and M Street and "began firing at a group." There have been no arrests, but investigators said they found the car. "Not the intended target" "Detectives believe the decedent was not the intended target of the shooting," police said in a statement. Tarpinian-Jachym was a rising senior at UMass. He was spending the summer in Washington as a Congressional intern, working for Rep. Ron Estes, a Republican from Kansas. ANNOUNCEMENT: Chris Ryan on behalf of the Massachusetts Republican Party "The loss of DC Congressional student intern... Posted by Massachusetts Republican Party on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 "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. "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." The Massachusetts Republican Party said Tarpinian-Jachym 's death is a "loss for Massachusetts and our nation." "His family is now without its son, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst will be missing a promising young graduate from its Class of 2026," the party said in a statement. "The Massachusetts Republican Party extends its deepest sorrows to his family and the office of Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), all of whom are mourning the passing of this bright and talented young man." Tarpinian-Jachym was majoring in finance with a minor in political science, according to Estes. UMass statement A UMass spokesperson said the school is "in communication with the student's family." "We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew him and will be communicating with the campus shortly to offer support," said Emily Gest, an Associate Vice Chancellor for News and Media Relations. Granby is about a half-hour north of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Congressional intern killed in Washington D.C. shooting
A Congressional intern was killed in Washington, D.C. after being struck by bullets when gunmen opened fire on a group of people. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym (pictured), 21, an intern for Representative Ron Estes, was fatally shot late Monday night in what authorities believe was a targeted attack near the U.S. Capitol. Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target but an innocent bystander in the tragic shooting. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 10:30 p.m. near 1200 7th Street. Upon arrival, they found Tarpinian-Jachym unconscious, along with two other victims who were conscious. Tarpinian-Jachym succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Tuesday, ABC News reported. According to a LinkedIn profile believed to belong to him, Tarpinian-Jachym had been interning for Representative Estes for about two months. Before that, he reportedly worked for a government relations firm, also in Washington, D.C. A rising senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Tarpinian-Jachym was majoring in finance with a minor in political science. Representative Ron Estes (pictured) and his wife, Susan, released a statement offering their condolences to the Tarpinian-Jachym family. 'I will remember his kind heart and how he always greeted anyone who entered our office with a cheerful smile,' Estes said in a press release. 'We are grateful to Eric for his service to Kansas' 4th District and the country.' Estes has represented Kansas' 4th Congressional District since 2017. He currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Budget Committee, the Joint Economic Committee, and chairs the Social Security Subcommittee. Representative Richard E. Neal of Massachusetts also acknowledged Tarpinian-Jachym's death in a statement Wednesday , noting that he was a Springfield native and alumnus of Pope Francis Preparatory School. 'A rising senior at UMass Amherst, Eric was in D.C. interning on Capitol Hill, pursuing his passion for public service,' Neal said. 'Eric embodied what it means to be part of a community committed to learning, growth, and civic engagement.' Neal also expressed sympathy for Tarpinian-Jachym's family, stating, 'Any parent will tell you there is no greater pain than the pain of losing a child.' The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
MAGA congressman's intern killed by stray bullet from drive-by in DC
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old college student interning for Kansas Representative Ron Estes, died after being struck by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting in downtown Washington D.C. The incident occurred Monday evening near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where police found Tarpinian-Jachym unconscious with gunshot wounds. Authorities believe Tarpinian-Jachym was an unintended victim caught in gunfire aimed at others, with multiple individuals reportedly exiting a vehicle and opening fire. Two other victims, an unnamed woman and a 16-year-old boy, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting. The shooters remain at large, and the Metropolitan Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to their arrest and conviction. Congressional intern shot dead in Washington DC after he was hit by 'stray bullet'
