In the early evening of November 28, 2018, a burst of violence on a street in Southwest Washington, D.C., claimed the life of 23-year-old Samuel Lee Smith. A Black male resident of the city, Smith was in the 100 block of Irvington Street, SW, at approximately 5:50 p.m. when he was struck by multiple gunshots.
Following the shooting, Smith was transported to a local hospital.
Medical personnel treated him for his severe injuries, but he ultimately succumbed to the gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead. The Metropolitan Police Department was notified and promptly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of the young man.
Despite their efforts, investigators have yet to publicly identify any suspects in the killing of Samuel Lee Smith. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide. The case remains open, and the police have appealed to the public for assistance, offering 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. The community was left to mourn the loss of a young life as the search for answers and accountability continues.
