Mother Warns Fugitive in D.C. Intern Killing
Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym urged authorities and lawmakers that the third suspect wanted in the June 30, 2025, killing of her 21‑year‑old son Eric in Washington, D.C., "can't hide forever," after D.C. police released additional photos. Two juvenile suspects, Jailen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr., have been arrested, while 18‑year‑old Naqwan Antonio Lucas remains at large; the victim's mother used the interview to press for passage of H.R. 5140 to allow violent teens to be tried as adults.
Crime
Politics
🔍 Key Facts
- Victim: Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2025.
- Suspects: Juveniles Jailen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr. have been arrested; the third suspect, Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, is wanted and new police photos were released.
- Policy angle: The victim's mother publicly called for stricter laws and urged Senate consideration of H.R. 5140, which the House passed 225-203.
📍 Contextual Background
- A crime statistician testified that rates of murder and violent crime were falling nationwide and in Charlotte after increases early in the 2020s (as of 2025-09-29).