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Another innocent American has been gunned down in the streets of Washington DC, and it’s time to face the harsh truth about our crime crisis. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was just 21 years old when violent thugs took his life on June 30th. He wasn’t involved in gangs or drugs – he was serving his country as a congressional intern.
Two teenage criminals have finally been arrested for this senseless murder. Both 17-year-olds already had violent records in the court system, but they were still roaming our streets. This is what happens when liberal policies coddle criminals instead of protecting law-abiding citizens.
Eric was walking near a convention center when gang members opened fire in what police call a “neighborhood crew dispute.” He got caught in the crossfire and died the next day from his wounds. A young man who overcame dyslexia and heart problems to earn a coveted internship became another victim of DC’s violence.
The suspects, Kelvin Thomas Jr. and Jaylen Lucas, are being charged as adults with first-degree murder. But there’s still a third killer on the loose – 18-year-old Naqwan Lucas, who remains a danger to everyone in our nation’s capital. Police are offering $50,000 for information leading to his capture.
This tragedy happened under Mayor Muriel Bowser’s watch, another Democrat leader who has failed to keep citizens safe. While she talks about gun violence being “unacceptable,” her policies have turned DC into a war zone. Eric should have been safe walking down an American street.
Eric was interning for Republican Congressman Ron Estes from Kansas, dedicating his summer to public service. His mother says he was neurodiverse but worked hard to overcome his challenges. Now his dreams of serving America have been cut short by career criminals.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro is demanding justice for this young patriot, and she’s absolutely right. These weren’t kids making mistakes – they were violent predators who chose to terrorize innocent people. Adult crimes deserve adult punishment.
Americans are fed up with watching good people die while criminals get slaps on the wrist. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym deserved better from his government, and his family deserves justice. It’s time to stop making excuses for thugs and start protecting the innocent.
