Mother of UMass student killed in D.C. reacts after Trump mentions him while announcing police takeover

Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym, whose son Eric was killed in a D. C. shooting, lauded President Trump's plan to take over local police and deploy the military for crime reduction. Trump mentioned Eric's death during his speech, framing it within a context of rising violence in the capital. Tamara, speaking to WHDH, stated, "Nobody should be riddled with bullets while walking to get something to eat at 10:26 p.

m. " She lamented that no arrests have been made related to her son's murder. D. C. Mayor Muriel Bowser countered Trump's narrative, noting a 26 percent drop in overall crime this year.

Eric was a congressional intern for Republican Rep. Ron Estes, who noted the impact of crime on their team. Tarpinian-Jachym expressed hope that her son's death would drive efforts to improve safety in D. C. The ongoing debate highlights the complexities of crime, safety, and political responses in urban areas.