A d. C. Metro police department patrol car.
A D.C. Metro Police Department patrol car.

Man shot and killed inside Navy Yard apartment, suspect in custody

February 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was shot and killed inside a Navy Yard apartment Tuesday afternoon, and police arrested a suspect at the scene, officials announced Wednesday.

Officers responded around 4:28 p.m. to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of 1st Street SE after receiving a report of a shooting. Inside, they found 61-year-old Darryl Smith of Southeast, D.C., suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts.

Authorities arrested 37-year-old De’Angelo Goldston of Southeast, D.C., at the scene and recovered a firearm. Following an investigation, Goldston was charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.

Detectives determined the shooting was domestic in nature, though further details about the incident have not been released.

Chris Quigley

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