{"id":107007,"date":"2024-08-29T12:04:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T12:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/dc-cop-killed-by-accidental-gunshot-recovering-firearm-from-storm-drain\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T12:04:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T12:04:16","slug":"dc-cop-killed-by-accidental-gunshot-recovering-firearm-from-storm-drain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/dc-cop-killed-by-accidental-gunshot-recovering-firearm-from-storm-drain\/","title":{"rendered":"DC cop killed by accidental gunshot recovering firearm from storm drain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/syndication.abcaudio.com\/files\/2024-08-29\/GETTYRF_82422_PoliceLights%20%2810%29.jpg\" alt><figcaption>Douglas Sacha\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>(WASHINGTON) &#8212; D.C. police officer Wayne David died on Wednesday evening after he suffered an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound while trying to recover a weapon from a storm drain, police have announced.<\/p>\n<p>Officers were responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle when a man jumped out of a car, ran onto the I-295 highway and placed the gun inside a storm drain, ABC News has learned. The suspect then fled the scene on the back of a motorcycle.<\/p>\n<p>When police then tried to retrieve the weapon, it went off, striking David &#8212; a 25-year veteran of the police force &#8212; in the upper torso. Other officers rendered aid and David was transferred to a local hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Assistant Chief of D.C. Police Jeffery Caroll told reporters earlier in the day that David &#8212; a crime scene search officer &#8212; was &#8220;trained to recover evidence and firearms,&#8221; and had recovered &#8220;hundreds of guns&#8221; in his career.<\/p>\n<p>Pamela A. Smith, the D.C. chief of police, said in a statement: &#8220;Our hearts are heavy tonight after the tragic loss of one of our own.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Investigator Wayne David, a veteran MPD officer, lost his life while serving in the line of duty. There are few words to express the hurt and pain that Officer David\u2019s family and the entire MPD is feeling right now,&#8221; Smith said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Investigator David was the epitome of a great officer. He was a dedicated and highly respected member of the department, and this is a tremendous loss for all of us,&#8221; she continued.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For more than 25 years, Investigator David dedicated his life to protecting and safeguarding the District of Columbia. He served with passion and honor and had the utmost respect of his peers,&#8221; Smith added.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I will be forever grateful for Investigator David\u2019s service to the Metropolitan Police Department and his life will never be forgotten,&#8221; the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>Police are still searching for the suspect who ditched the gun, and said there is no indication that the man knew the motorcyclist whose vehicle he escaped on. 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