Do you know who murdered Tirrell Smith? In the early evening of Friday, May 29, 2020, the sounds of gunshots shattered the quiet of a Southeast Washington, D.C. neighborhood. When officers from the Seventh District arrived at the 3000 block of 30th Street, Southeast, at approximately 6:23 p.m., they found a young man suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Tyrell Smith, a male resident of Southeast, D.C.
Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene and quickly transported him to a local hospital. Despite all life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch are actively investigating the case. At the time of the initial reports, there was no information released regarding a possible motive or any potential suspects. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The Metropolitan Police Department has offered a reward of up to $25,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. They continue to appeal to the public for assistance in gathering information about the incident.
