Reward Raised in DC Intern Homicide Investigation

Authorities in Washington, D.C. have increased the reward to $40,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the fatal shooting of 21-year-old congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a University of Massachusetts Amherst student. The incident occurred on June 30 near the Mount Vernon Square Metro station, where Tarpinian-Jachym was caught in crossfire from an altercation between two groups and was not the intended target. A woman and a 16-year-old boy were also injured in the shooting. Police have recovered the suspect vehicle and, together with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are analyzing video footage and ballistic evidence. D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith called the death a 'tragic loss' and appealed for public assistance. Tarpinian-Jachym is remembered for his kindness and dedication to public service.