U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Announces Charges in Two DC Killings

Announcement of Arrests and Charges

• 🇺🇸 U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced charges in the killings of Congressional intern Eric Tarpinian and Zoey Kelley, emphasizing the daily loss of innocent victims to violent crime.
• 🎯 The announcement highlighted the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the police chief, FBI, prosecutors, and marshals, working to combat crime in Washington D.C.

Eric Tarpinian Homicide

• 💔 Eric Tarpinian, a 21-year-old University of Massachusetts senior, was shot and killed on June 30th by a masked, armed crew identified as the Tyler House.
• 💥 A total of 79 rounds were fired, involving two rifles and one 9mm handgun, resulting in Eric's death and injuries to a passenger on a bicycle, a woman walking to a bar, and a man at a bus stop.
• ⚖️ Three teenagers, aged 17 and 18, have been arrested and charged with murder while armed, with two facing first-degree murder charges.

Zoey Kelley Homicide

• 😔 Ncoan Lucas, 18, has also been indicted for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Zoey Kelly, who was believed to be 17 years old.
• 📍 Zoey Kelly's body was found in a storage container, covered with blankets, in the closet of a roommate's apartment, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
• ⚖️ Ncoan Lucas is charged with first-degree murder while armed, premeditated, for both Eric Tarpinian's and Zoey Kelly's deaths.

Criticism of DC Council and Laws

• 🏛️ Jeanine Pirro criticized the DC Council for prioritizing the protection of young criminals over citizens, stating they are complicit in the ongoing crime.
• 📜 The Incarceration Reduction Act was specifically mentioned, allowing individuals under 25 to be eligible for release after 15 years, regardless of rehabilitation, which Pirro deems a significant problem.
• 📈 Pirro highlighted that in 2024, D.C. had the fourth highest homicide level in the country, with many victims being teenagers shot with guns.

Law Enforcement Partnership and Future Efforts

• 🤝 Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department expressed hope that the arrests bring a measure of peace to the families and reiterated the department's commitment to holding violent offenders accountable.
• 🔍 The FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and Capitol Area Regional Task Force (CARDIF) were instrumental in the investigation and apprehension of Ncoan Lucas.
• 🗣️ Law enforcement agencies urged community members to report any witnessed violent crimes to assist in immediate action and emphasized their continued efforts to eliminate violent crime in the district.