Washington, DC – A Maryland man has been indicted on a federal firearms charge as part of the Justice Department’s “Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful” initiative, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Tyzell Myrick, 29, of Bowie, was charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon, according to an indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court.
Court records state that around midnight on Aug. 17, Metropolitan Police officers patrolling the U Street corridor spotted Myrick allegedly carrying a firearm in his waistband. Officers recovered a Glock 22 .40 caliber pistol, loaded with one round in the chamber and 20 additional rounds in the magazine.
Myrick is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to a 2018 conviction for Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, joined by ATF Washington Field Office Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood and Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith. Prosecutors said the case underscores the department’s focus on pursuing tougher penalties for gun offenders under the federal initiative.
“This prosecution comes as part of the ‘Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful’ initiative, which prioritizes federal firearms violations and seeks detention for offenders,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement.
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The case is being investigated by the ATF Washington Field Office and MPD, with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney David B. Liss handling the prosecution.
Myrick remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- Tyzell Myrick, 29, of Bowie, Maryland, indicted for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
- Police say they recovered a loaded Glock .40 caliber pistol during a U Street corridor patrol.
- Case brought under the “Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful” initiative targeting violent crime.
Federal prosecutors signaled more cases like this could follow as the initiative ramps up.