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Beloved DC DJ dies in brutal attack in Shaw: Police
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Beloved DC DJ dies in brutal attack in Shaw: Police

A well-known DC DJ and stylist has died a week after he was brutally attacked in a robbery in Northwest DC

Bryan Smith was found unconscious on the 500 block of T Street Northwest after his Oct. 26 shift. He was in a coma following the attack and died on Thursday night, police confirmed.

Conformable DC Policetwo suspects are believed to have attacked Smith, taking his phone and wallet containing his credit cards.

Officers found Smith with serious injuries, including blood on his nose and hands, around 5am

Police have released surveillance images of the suspects and their car in hopes of identifying them. The suspects are connected to at least three additional incidents, according to police. Shortly after the attack on Smith, the suspects allegedly attacked and attempted to rob others in the 1900 block of 14th Street Northwest at 5:50 a.m.

Five minutes later, they allegedly robbed another person on the 1800 block of Vermont Avenue Northwest. Their alleged crime spree continued with another attack on the 900 block of Rhode Island Avenue Northeast around 7:30 a.m.

The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in Smith’s case. Anyone with information is urged to contact DC police as the investigation continues.

Bryan’s boyfriend Tyler spoke exclusively to FOX 5’s Shomari Stone last month while Bryan remained in a coma.

“I’m heartbroken, but I have to keep my wits about me and be strong for him and, you know, keep everything positive so we can fight and be strong for us,” said Tyler. . “You know, I just want them caught and stopped.”

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