The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested two teenagers in connection with a robbery that led to the death of popular local DJ Bryan Smith, also known as “The Barber.”

Smith, part of the DC nightlife community, was found unconscious in the 500 block of T St. NW in the early morning hours of October 26th.

Smith was found suffering from serious injuries, including head trauma, and was eventually transported to a hospital in Virginia. He had been in a coma for more than a week before dying on November 7.

On Nov. 15, MPD Chief Pamela Smith announced the arrest of a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old in connection with the attack, CBS affiliate reported. WUSA.

According to MPD Deputy Chief Ramey Kyle, surveillance video footage of the suspects was found showing them in the area of ​​T Street NW around the time Smith is believed to have been attacked. The two suspects have since been linked to three similar robberies in the hours after Smith’s attack.

“For the past two weeks, our detectives have been working around the clock investigating these cases,” Kyle said. “They searched a wide area around each crime, revealing video footage crucial to identifying the suspects. We were also able to track cell phones taken during robberies and monitor stolen credit card transactions. All of these efforts paid off early Thursday morning when our investigators closed in on a 14-year-old suspect.”

The 14-year-old was arrested on November 14 after he was found asleep in a stolen car. Later that day, police were able to identify the 16-year-old suspect, who was arrested.

Both teenagers – whose names have not been released – face three counts of robbery and one count of assault with intent to commit robbery. They also face charges of unlawful use of a vehicle, fraud, receiving stolen property and unlawful possession of ammunition, which was found in the car. No weapon was recovered.

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While Bryan Smith’s death has been attributed to injuries sustained in the attack, police have yet to charge any suspects with the murder, although more charges may be brought later.

Chief Pamela Smith added that the department is awaiting additional information from the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on what role Smith’s injuries may have played in his death.

The attack on Bryan Smith is not being investigated as a hate crime. In the press conference, Chief Smith said there was no connection between the incident and the brutal beating of Thomas Lascarro at a McDonald’s at 14th and U Streets NW that same morning, Smith’s body was discovered.

Police have arrested one suspect in the Lascarro case — which is being investigated as a possible hate crime — and are still looking for other suspects.