Washington, D.C. – In the summer of 2025, the capital was rocked by a murder that shocked both Congress and the online community. 21-year-old intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, was shot on 7th Street NW on the night of June 30 and died the next day, leaving family and friends in great pain.
The incident was not simply a shooting. Anonymous sources said: there were at least three subjects involved, two of whom were arrested, while the third, Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, was still at large, turning the manhunt into “a fierce chase across the capital”.
Chaotic scene on 7th Street
On the fateful night, a car stopped, several people got out and opened fire on a group of people, including Eric. The victim, according to police, was not the original target, but he paid with his life. A woman and a 16-year-old boy were also shot but survived.
A witness said: “The gunshots rang out like thunder in the middle of an empty street. People were screaming, jumping under cars, everyone was panicking. No one knew what was going on.”
DC police have released additional photos of the third suspect, asking the public for information with a $40,000 reward. The photos show a young man hiding, his eyes sharp and tense, seemingly aware that he is being sought.
Two streams of public opinion: do you believe it is a conspiracy or just random violence?
🔴 Conspiracy fears:
Some analysts warn: “This incident has signs of a conspiracy targeting young people, especially Capitol Hill interns. Having three subjects, with a history of violence, is not random. We need to be vigilant.”
🔵 Random Violence:
Others argue: “This was a case of teenage violence. The third person has not been caught, but there is no indication that the victim was the primary target. This tragic event was the result of a random street fight.”
Eric – the victim with extraordinary will
Eric’s family is heartbroken. His mother, Tamara Jachym, shared: “My son struggled with dyslexia, but he taught himself math, played chess, and became a smart, creative young man. When he smiled, you knew it was true joy.”
Eric came to D.C. to intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan), with aspirations of public service. But the shooting shattered that dream in an instant.
Open question for the public
Will the third person be caught in time, or will he turn the capital into a dangerous maze for police and the community? Is this case a wake-up call about teen violence and Capitol Hill security, or just a random, politically unrelated incident?
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