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UMass student and House intern dies in Washington, DC shooting
A 21-year-old congressional intern was killed Monday night in what police believe was a targeted shooting that claimed an unintended victim in Northwest Washington, D.C. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, of Granby, Massachusetts, died Tuesday after being shot the night before near the intersection of 7th and M Street. Tarpinian-Jachym, who had been serving as an intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) since June, was a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he was majoring in finance with a minor in political science. MORE: 7 missing after massive explosion and fire at California warehouse filled with fireworks: Officials According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred around 10:28 p.m. Monday when multiple suspects emerged from a vehicle and opened fire on a group of people. Three victims were struck: Tarpinian-Jachym, an adult female, and a 16-year-old male. While the other two victims were conscious when police arrived, Tarpinian-Jachym was found unconscious. All three were transported to local hospitals, where Tarpinian-Jachym succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday. Police said they have recovered the suspect vehicle and indicated that Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target of the shooting. Rep. Estes and his wife, Susan, released a statement expressing their condolences to the Tarpinian-Jachym family. "I will remember his kind heart and how he always greeted anyone who entered our office with a cheerful smile," Estes said in a press release. "We are grateful to Eric for his service to Kansas' 4th District and the country." Estes has represented the Kansas 4th Congressional District since 2017 and currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, Budget Committee, and Joint Economic Committee, and chairs the Social Security Subcommittee. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in apparent 'targeted' incident: Officials
Two state lawmakers were shot in an apparent "targeted" incident on Saturday, officials said. Their conditions are grave. A source familiar with the matter tells ABC News that two of those shot are state Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin and state Rep. Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park. Both were shot at their homes, and authorities believe the shooter was impersonating law enforcement, the source says. The two shooting locations are approximately 8 miles away from each other just north of Minneapolis. "I've been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park," Gov. Tim Walz said in a social media post. "The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon." Walz said he's activated the State Emergency Operations Center. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in apparent 'targeted' incident: Officials originally appeared on
CBC
17-05-2025
- CBC
Brampton man, 51, identified as victim of fatal shooting in Mississauga parking lot
Peel Regional Police have identified a Brampton man who died in hospital after he was shot several times in a Mississauga parking lot this week in what investigators believe was a targeted shooting. Harjeet Dhadda, 51, was approached by suspects shortly before noon on Wednesday and shot in a lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, police said in a news release on Friday. The area is near Toronto's Pearson International Airport. When officers arrived, they found Dhadda with "obvious signs of trauma," police said in a scrum following the shooting. Emergency personnel performed CPR before rushing him to a local hospital, where he later died. Police said in the release that the shooters fled the scene in a stolen black 2018 Dodge Challenger, which officers have recovered. Police released a photo of the vehicle on Friday. Const. Michelle Stafford, spokesperson for Peel police, said in the scrum: "At this point we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety." On the social media platform LinkedIn, Dhadda is described as a commercial insurance broker. According to social media posts from his children, Dhadda had received threats in recent years, which were reported to police. 'And now an innocent man is gone,' daughter says The victim's daughter, who identifies herself as Gurlin Dhadda on Instagram, said in an Instagram post on Thursday that she wants justice for her father. "For the past few years, my father was receiving repeated threat and extortion calls. In April 2023, we even faced a possible attack. We reported these threats to the police. We begged for protection. But our cries for help went unanswered. The system that was supposed to keep us safe, failed him," she said in the post. "Despite clear signs of danger, no security was provided by police. No meaningful action was taken. And now an innocent man is gone," she added. "Our community is grieving, but we are also outraged. We ask: What is the government doing about rising extortion and targeted violence? Why are innocent people left defenceless while the threats grow louder? When the authorities fail to protect us, what options do we have?" Gurlin, who supplied a photo of her father to CBC Toronto, said his death is a deep personal loss. She described him as the backbone of their family and the local Sikh community. 'My father did not deserve this,' son says The victim's son, who identifies himself as Tanveer Singh Dhadda, called on political leaders to take a hard look at the laws in Canada. "My father did not deserve this. He was not involved in anything criminal. He lived an honest life. Yet, those who came to harm him were armed with illegal weapons, operating with complete disregard for the law and seemingly without fear of consequences," he said. "We trusted the authorities to protect us, but they have failed. Our office is located near the airport in an area known for a high police presence yet still, my father was gunned down in broad daylight. If such a violent act can take place here, what safety do everyday citizens truly have?" CBC Toronto reached out to Peel police to ask if they had received reports about threats against Dhadda, but did not get a response in time for publication. Both adult children said in their posts that their father was a respected member of the community, a devoted father, a hard working businessman and a Canadian resident since 1997. "He went beyond to help each and every person," Tanveer said in one post: Police said in the release that investigators are aware of "unverified information circulating online" about a possible motive. "Peel Regional Police is urging the public to refrain from speculation as this remains an active investigation, and all potential leads will be thoroughly examined," police said. Peel police Chief Nishan Duraiappah has said that police noticed a "disturbing" trend in late 2023 in which business owners were becoming the victims of extortion attempts for large sums of money under the threat of violence. Many of the business owners targeted were South Asian. In response to the threats, police set up the Peel Regional Police Extortion Investigative Task Force (EITF), a team made up of investigative and intelligence units supported by tactical teams. The task force has launched investigations, made arrests, laid charges and seized guns, drugs and stolen vehicles. Police have not commented on whether the homicide is connected to extortion threats.
CBC
14-05-2025
- CBC
Motorist shot in northern Alberta after suspects target wrong vehicle, RCMP says
A man was mistakenly shot last week while driving on a highway near High Level, Alta., in what police believe was a targeted shooting gone wrong. Around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, High Level RCMP responded to a report of a man who had been shot while driving on Highway 58, about 600 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries. In a news release, police said the shooting was targeted but that the wrong vehicle had been fired upon. The vehicle used by the shooters was found in Fort Vermilion, Alta., about 80 kilometres east of High Level. That led to the arrest of two suspects and information about four others, who are still being sought. In the subsequent search of two Fort Vermilion residences, RCMP seized nine rifles. The weapon used in the shooting was not among them.
