US Attorney Announces Arrests in Congressional Intern Murder Case

Arrests in Congressional Intern Murder

• 🎯 The US Attorney's Office for D.C. announced the arrest of the final suspect, Naqwan Lucas, in the shootings that killed congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and 17-year-old Zoey Kelley.
• 💡 The speaker emphasizes the daily loss of innocent victims to violent crime and the profound impact on their loved ones.
• 🇺🇸 The fight against violent crime is framed as a priority for the administration, leading to over 5,000 arrests and 500 guns removed from the streets.

Details of the Crime

• 💔 Eric Tarpinian, a 21-year-old University of Massachusetts senior, was fatally shot four times at 10:28 PM while walking on the street.
• 👥 The perpetrators are described as a crew, the "Tyler House," who were masked, armed with rifles and a 9-millimeter handgun, and seemingly ready for a confrontation.
• 💥 A total of 79 rounds were found at the scene, indicating a significant exchange of gunfire.

Suspects and Legal Proceedings

• ⚖️ Three teenagers, aged 17, 17, and 18, have been arrested in connection with the crime.
• 👨‍⚖️ Jaylen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas, both 17, are charged with murder while armed under DC code 22-2101, murder in the first degree, and will be tried as adults.
• 📰 Naqwan Lucas, 18, was also arrested and presented in court today, facing similar charges.
• 🗣️ The speaker notes that these teenagers may have become accustomed to criminal behavior due to a perceived lack of serious consequences in the district.