Two Teens Charged with Murder of Congressional Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym
Two 17-year-olds have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym near the White House, as authorities seek a third suspect.
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Overview
- Two 17-year-olds, Jalen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr., have been arrested and charged as adults with first-degree murder in the shooting of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.
- Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old congressional intern, was fatally shot by stray bullets near the White House, not believed to be the intended target.
- Authorities are actively searching for a third juvenile suspect involved in the murder, with the two arrested teens having prior violent juvenile records.
- Investigators identified the suspects through video review and interviews, with police collaborating with the FBI to enhance footage of the incident.
- Prosecutors expect additional charges to be filed after the case is presented to a grand jury as the investigation continues.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the political implications of the crime, particularly regarding juvenile justice policies and the need for stricter law enforcement. They prominently feature statements from officials like U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and President Trump, linking the intern's murder to broader debates about crime and public safety in Washington D.C.
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FAQ
The two teenagers charged with the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym are 17-year-olds Jalen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr., who have been charged as adults with first-degree murder.
No, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target; he was an innocent bystander who was fatally shot by stray bullets.
Yes, authorities are actively seeking a third juvenile suspect involved in the murder.
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was a congressional intern working in Washington, D.C., spending the summer interning for Representative Ron Estes of Kansas.
The two arrested teenagers have prior violent juvenile records and have been charged as adults for the murder case.
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