A 21-year-old Granby man and University of Massachusetts Amherst student who was interning for U.S. Rep. Ron Estes, R-KS, died Tuesday from injuries in a triple shooting in Washington, D.C.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was one of three people shot in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest on Monday night where officers responded to the sound of gunshots at around 10:28 p.m. Officers located Tarpinian-Jachym unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported all three victims to area hospitals.

The MPD said Tarpinian-Jachym died of his injuries at the hospital after all lifesaving measures failed.

U.S. Rep. Ron Estes and his wife, Susan, expressed condolences to Tarpinian-Jachym’s family in a statement Tuesday and noted Tarpinian-Jachym joined his Washington, D.C. office in June 2025.

“Eric was a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, majoring in finance with a minor in political science,” the statement reads. “I will remember his kind heart and how he always greeted anyone who entered our office with a cheerful smile. We are grateful to Eric for his service to Kansas’ 4th District and the country. Please join Susan and me in praying for his family and respecting their privacy during this heartbreaking time.”

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-MA, also issued a statement Tuesday saying he was “heartbroken” to learn of the tragic shooting that took Tarpinian-Jachym’s life. Tarpinian-Jachym was a graduate of Pope Francis Preparatory School in Springfield.

“Eric was in D.C. interning on Capitol Hill, pursuing his passion for public service. As a lecturer at UMass, I know firsthand the caliber of students who walk through those doors. Eric embodied what it means to be part of a community committed to learning, growth, and civic engagement,” Neal said. “Any parent will tell you there is no greater pain than the pain of losing as a child. As a father, my thoughts and prayers are with Eric’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

A preliminary investigation indicates that multiple suspects exited a vehicle at the intersection of 7th and M Street, Northwest and began firing at a group. Police recovered the suspect vehicle and said they believe Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target of the shooting.

The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.