'Remember his kind heart': Congressional intern gunned down in triple shooting

An intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) was shot dead in a triple shooting Monday night in Washington, D.C., according to new reports.

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was shot on 7th and M Streets Northwest, News4 Washington reported Wednesday afternoon.

Tarpinian-Jachym was gunned down when a car pulled up and opened fire, according to the report.

Estes said in a statement he will "remember his kind heart and how we 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," said Estes.

Tarpinian-Jachym was an intern via the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and was originally from Mississippi, according to the report