A veteran police officer with over 25 years of service in Washington, D.C., tragically lost his life in the line of duty on Wednesday. Investigator Wayne David of the Metropolitan Police Department passed away after accidentally shooting himself while trying to recover a firearm from a storm drain during a police chase.
According to MPD Executive Assistant Chief Jeff Carroll, Investigator David was a dedicated member of the Violent Crimes Suppression Division and had made significant contributions to keeping the streets safe. The incident occurred when a suspect discarded a gun during a pursuit on Interstate 295, leading David to attempt to retrieve the weapon.
