Third Suspect Arrested in Washington D.C. Murders Involving UMass Student

Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, was arrested in Germantown, Maryland, as the third suspect charged in the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a University of Massachusetts Amherst student and congressional intern fatally shot in Washington, D.C. on June 30. Lucas also faces charges for the July 4 shooting death of 17-year-old Zoey Kelley in Southeast D.C., linking him to two separate homicides. Earlier, two 17-year-olds, identified as Jaylen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr., were charged as adults in Tarpinian-Jachym's murder, believed to be an innocent bystander caught in a shooting involving local disputes. The fatal incident involved multiple suspects opening fire near a convention center, resulting in Tarpinian-Jachym's death and injuries to five others. Authorities highlight the ongoing gravity of the investigations, emphasizing the tragic loss and national attention the case has drawn. The family of Tarpinian-Jachym has spoken publicly about his resilience and the profound impact of his death.