WASHINGTON, DC – A jury in Superior Court has found Tyrell West, a 31-year-old resident of Maryland, guilty of strangling and assaulting his former romantic partner during a violent incident that occurred on November 26, 2025. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the verdict, emphasizing the importance of holding violent offenders accountable for their actions.
According to court documents, West and the victim, who share a child, began their relationship in 2021. Following West’s release from prison in October 2025 for unlawful possession of a firearm, the victim expressed her desire to end their relationship two days before the attack. On the night of the incident, after the victim rejected West’s sexual advance, he became enraged, threatening her and subsequently strangling her until she lost consciousness. The assault occurred in front of their child, who pleaded for the victim to wake up.
In addition to strangulation and simple assault, the jury convicted West of making threats to cause bodily harm and obstructing justice. Evidence presented at trial revealed that West had violated a court order by contacting the victim over 30 times in the months following the attack, including attempts to persuade her not to comply with a trial subpoena. This was not the first instance of violence against the victim, as records indicated multiple assaults in 2022.
West, who was arrested in December 2025, remains in custody pending sentencing, which is scheduled for October 30, 2026, before Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe. Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll of the Metropolitan Police Department joined U.S. Attorney Pirro in the announcement, highlighting the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of communities in Washington, DC.
This case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department in collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Assistant United States Attorneys Olivia Hinerfeld and Michael Weinberg prosecuted the case, reinforcing the commitment to justice for survivors of domestic violence.
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