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Two teens arrested in assault that caused death of gay DJ Bryan Smith

Both are minors, and neither has been charged with murder, but they face assault charges and others. Additional charges are possible.

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Beloved gay DJ and hairstyist dies less than two weeks after violent robbery in D.C.

Bryan Smith’s death is being mourned by the LGBTQ+ community in Washington, D.C.

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Two gay men, a DJ and a model,  were assaulted in D.C. on the same night. Police need info (exclusive)

Two assaults against gay men in Washington, D.C. Sunday are raising alarm about the growing number of high-profile cases of violence against LGBTQ+ people in the queer hub.

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D.C. police consider hate crimes charges for suspect arrested after second vandalism attack on Little Gay Pub

The popular LGBTQ+ venue’s decor supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 election campaign was destroyed twice.

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Little Gay Pub in D.C. vandalized over support for Kamala Harris for president

The co-owners say they are undeterred by the damage and will replace the exterior decorations.

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Gay couple severely beaten by Shake Shack employees after kissing, video appears to show

Christian Dingus and his partner were at a Shake Shack late Saturday when their innocent display of affection sparked a physical confrontation.

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Black Trans Woman A'nee Roberson Killed After Being Assaulted and Hit With a Car in Washington, D.C.

A'nee Roberson was assaulted by an unknown attacker before a passing car struck her outside Nellie's Sports Bar.

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Two Men Stabbed Outside D.C. Gay Bar

They had stepped out to smoke a cigarette when they suffered an unprovoked stabbing attack.