WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Growing frustration over rising violence and drug activity in the Shaw neighborhood brought dozens of residents to the streets Monday evening in a united call for action.
The gathering took place on the steps of the Kennedy Recreation Center on 7th Street NW, just two blocks from where 21-year-old intern Eric Tarpyinian-Jachym was killed by a stray bullet. His tragic death marked a breaking point for many in the community.
“A Breaking Point for Our Neighborhood”
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) Steven McCarty, who organized the walk, said recent incidents—including the unresolved shooting of Tarpyinian-Jachym—highlight a disturbing trend.
“It really just felt like a breaking point,” McCarty told 7News’ Lianna Golden…