Federal authorities are aiding D.C. police in the investigation of the shooting death of 21-year-old congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, who was killed by a stray bullet near 7th and M Street. The shooting, which also injured a woman and a 16-year-old boy, is believed to be targeted, with Tarpinian-Jachym not among the intended victims; police have recovered the suspect vehicle and are enhancing video footage to aid in the investigation.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Federal authorities are helping D.C. police find the person who accidentally shot a 21-year-old intern named Eric while he was walking, and they believe he wasn’t the target of the shooting.
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