DC police release name of third suspect in Capitol Hill intern murder, offer $50K reward
Naqwan Antonio Lucas wanted for killing University of Massachusetts student who interned for Rep. Ron Estes
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is offering a $50,000 reward for information about an 18-year-old wanted in connection to the shooting death of a Capitol Hill intern in Washington, D.C.
MPD officials said Naqwan Antonio Lucas, 18, of Granby, Massachusetts, is wanted on a D.C. Superior Court arrest warrant for premeditated first degree murder while armed.
Two additional 17-year-old suspects, Kelvin Thomas, of Southeast, D.C. and Jailen Lucas, of Northwest, D.C. were arrested Friday and charged as adults with premeditated first degree murder while armed.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Both had prior violent criminal records in family court, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Naqwan Antonio, 18, is wanted in connection to the high-profile shooting, according to authorities. (MPD)
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University of Massachusetts Amherst student Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, who was an intern for Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., was fatally shot just one mile from the White House on June 30.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An adult woman and 16-year-old boy were also injured in the shooting, according to police.
Tarpinian-Jachym was honored by the House in July with a moment of silence. Estes described him as a "dedicated and thoughtful and kind person who loved our country."
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was shot and killed on June 30, 2025. (Phillip Peterson)
Attorney General Pam Bondi said if the suspects are convicted, they "will face severe justice."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"We hope that this provides some measure of solace to his family," Bondi wrote in a statement.
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It is unclear if Naqwan Lucas and Jailen Lucas are related, though their cities of residence do not match.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Officials have not confirmed if Naqwan Lucas has a prior criminal record.
The MPD offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a person responsible for a D.C. homicide.
The Metropolitan Police Department released a wanted poster identifying Naqwan Antonio, 18, as the third suspect. (MPD)
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}However, in addition to the typical reward, the FBI's Washington Field Office is offering an additional $15,000, and the U.S. Marshals Service is offering an additional $10,000 for Naqwan Lucas' arrest—bringing the total possible reward amount up to $50,000.
Anyone who knows where Naqwan Lucas is hiding should not take action, and call police at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to the department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411, according to officials.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fox News Digital's Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.