Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1600 Block of New York Avenue, Northeast

Friday, December 4, 2020

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Thursday, February 6, 2020, in the 1600 block of New York Avenue, Northeast. 

At approximately 2:56 pm, MPD members were notified of an infant that was transported to an area hospital with multiple life-threatening injuries. Despite all life-saving efforts, the infant succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. 

The decedent has been identified as 11-month-old Makenzie Anderson, of Northeast, DC.

An autopsy was performed on the decedent’s remains. The cause of death was determined to be Blunt Force Trauma to the head, trauma inflicted by another, and the manner of death was ruled a Homicide.

On Friday, December 4, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) arrested 27-year-old Tyra Anderson, of Southeast, DC. She has been charged with First Degree Cruelty to Children (Grave Risk) and First Degree Murder – Felony Murder.

Sometimes, people fear that reporting child abuse or neglect will destroy a family. The truth is that getting help can protect children from further harm and assist the family in overcoming problems. Your call to the District hotline at (202) 671-SAFE or (202) 671-7233 is confidential. When you call, a trained hotline worker will ask you for:

• The name, address, age, and gender of the child.

• Who is caring for the child and whether other children live in the home.

• The nature and extent of the abuse or neglect, as you know it—and any previous abuse or neglect you know about.

• Any additional information that may be helpful.

Friends, neighbors and other community members can help to protect child by being aware and working together. Learn the warning signs of child abuse and neglect. Get helpful tips on responding when a child victim confides in you. Find out what happens after CFSA receives a report of child abuse or neglect.