Two teens arrested in U Street crime spree linked to man's death

The 14 and 16-year-old suspects were arrested in connection to the deadly attack on Bryan Smith

By Mark Segraves, News4 Reporter • Published November 15, 2024 • Updated on November 15, 2024 at 6:06 pm

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The 14 and 16-year-old suspects were arrested in connection to the deadly attack on Bryan Smith. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection to a string of robberies in the U Street area of D.C. One victim died days after he was attacked.

Bryan Smith, 39, was walking home about 5 a.m. on T Street NW on Sunday, Oct. 27 when the two teen suspects robbed and beat him, leaving him with severe head trauma, police said. … Smith died from his injuries a few days later.

D.C. police announced Friday they arrested two boys, ages 14 and 16, in connection to the crime.

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