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mahatmakanejeeves

(66,569 posts) Fri Sep 5, 2025, 02:08 PM Friday

2 teens arrested, 3rd suspect at large in DC murder of congressional intern

2 teens arrested, 3rd suspect at large in DC murder of congressional intern

ABC Radio
September 5, 2025, 12:40 PM

(WASHINGTON) — Two 17-year-olds have been arrested in the murder of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday. ... Investigators are still searching for a third suspect. ... Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was killed by a stray bullet in Washington on June 30.

“He was an innocent bystander who was caught in a violent act that was not meant for him,” Pirro said. “His death is a stark reminder of how fragile life is and how violence too often visits us in the nation’s capital.”

The two suspects arrested are being charged as adults with first-degree murder, she said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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2 teens arrested, 3rd suspect at large in DC murder of congressional intern (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Friday OP

Somehow, the army's presence didn't manage to prevent that. Scrivener7 Friday #1

I don't think they were deployed on June 30th, though. maxsolomon Friday #3

The incident was June 30. Lucky Luciano Friday #4

It's the guns, Ms Pirro. It doesn't matter if its kids in school or walking down a sidewalk in DC.. Deuxcents Friday #2

Didn't Trump declare DC a "CRIME FREE ZONE" after sending in the National Guard? sop Friday #5

Scrivener7

(57,030 posts)

1. Somehow, the army's presence didn't manage to prevent that.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Sep 5, 2025, 02:13 PM

Friday

maxsolomon

(37,257 posts)

3. I don't think they were deployed on June 30th, though.

Reply to Scrivener7 (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 5, 2025, 02:20 PM

Friday

I think the National Guards patrolling the city have dampened some criminal activities - fewer carjackings.

Lucky Luciano

(11,726 posts)

4. The incident was June 30.

Reply to Scrivener7 (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 5, 2025, 02:21 PM

Friday

It has definitely slowed down violent crime, but this can only be a temporary cosmetic fix. They cannot just keep blowing money doing this and the scumbags know this. They are waiting for the deployment to end and they will go back to their ways. It’s not sustainable and it’s also highly irresponsible and illegal to turn the military against citizens.

If the military deployment is permanent, the criminals will adapt.

Deuxcents

(23,844 posts)

2. It's the guns, Ms Pirro. It doesn't matter if its kids in school or walking down a sidewalk in DC..

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Sep 5, 2025, 02:18 PM

Friday

Innocents pay because you and your ilk will not be aggressive to protect us from gun violence. All life is precious but one would think when it happens close to home, you’d lead the way..😡

sop

(15,837 posts)

5. Didn't Trump declare DC a "CRIME FREE ZONE" after sending in the National Guard?

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Sep 5, 2025, 02:53 PM

Friday

"Donald Trump has declared Washington, D.C., to be crime-free...Posting on Truth Social on Sunday, the president wrote: "DC IS NOW A CRIME FREE ZONE, IN JUST 12 DAYS!!! President DJT"

https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-declares-dc-crime-free-zone-amid-his-federal-crackdown

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