Press Releases

Following U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro’s press conference where she shared updates on the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an intern in Congressman Ron Estes’ Washington, D.C. office, Representative Estes released a statement:

“Today, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that two arrests were made for the individuals who shot and killed my intern, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, on June 30, 2025,” said Rep. Estes. “Although nothing can reverse this horrific act of violence that took the life of a kind and bright young man, my hope is that today’s announcement will bring peace and closure to the family and friends of Eric, and all who knew and loved him. Thank you to U.S. Attorney Pirro, the detectives at the Metropolitan Police Department, and all who worked to make the arrests for this violent crime.”

Background: 

September 2025 – Estes and Colleagues Host Press Conference on the D.C. Crime Crackdown

July 2025 – Rep. Estes Expresses Condolences To Family Of Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym

July 2025 – Estes Honors the Life of Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym on House Floor