Crime
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym shot and killed in Northwest DC
Authorities have confirmed that he was not the intended target of the shooting.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 21-year-old congressional intern was fatally shot Monday night in what authorities believe was a targeted attack that tragically claimed the life of an unintended victim in Northwest Washington, D.C.
The victim, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym of Granby, Massachusetts, had been serving as a summer intern for U.S. Representative Ron Estes (R-Kan.) since June.
He was also a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he was studying finance with a minor in political science.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred at approximately 10:28 p.m. near the intersection of 7th and M Streets NW.
Investigators say multiple suspects exited a vehicle and opened fire on a group of individuals in what is believed to have been a targeted attack.
Three people were struck by gunfire, including Tarpinian-Jachym, an adult woman, and a 16-year-old male.
While the other two victims were conscious at the scene, Tarpinian-Jachym was found unresponsive.
All three were transported to nearby hospitals, where Tarpinian-Jachym succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.
Authorities have confirmed that he was not the intended target of the shooting.
Police have since recovered the suspect vehicle, and the investigation remains active. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
In a statement, Rep. Ron Estes and his wife, Susan, extended their heartfelt condolences to the Tarpinian-Jachym family.
“Eric was an exceptional young man with a kind heart who always welcomed visitors to our office with a cheerful smile,” Estes said. “We are deeply grateful for his service to Kansas’ 4th District and our country. His loss is a tragic reminder of the senseless violence that continues to affect our communities.”
Rep. Estes has represented Kansas’ 4th Congressional District since 2017 and currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Budget Committee, and the Joint Economic Committee. He also chairs the Social Security Subcommittee.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or submit anonymous tips via text to 50411.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.