Lela Sandoval, 63, pictured with her two sons: Bryan Smith (left) and John Smith III. Both sons died last year; John Smith died of a brain aneurysm in July.

Assistant Chief Ramey Kyle explained what happened. According to Kyle, officers found Bryan Smith in the 500 block of T Street Northwest and determined he had been attacked and robbed.

WASHINGTON — DC Police say the death of 39-year-old Bryan Smith, a well-known DJ, barber, and stylist, has officially been ruled a homicide. Smith died from injuries he suffered in a violent ...

Authorities in Washington, D.C. have arrested two teenage boys, 14 and 16, for a robbery last month that caused the death of beloved DJ Bryan Smith.

Bryan Smith, left, is seen with mother Lela Sandoval and brother John Smith III. Bryan Smith died after being beaten during a robbery on Oct. 28. (Family photo) By Keith L. Alexander.