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Investigator Wayne David, a veteran MPD officer, was fatally shot on duty due to a firearm that discharged while he was working to retrieve it down a storm drain on Aug. 28. (Courtesy of Metropolitan Police Department)

D.C. Officer Fatally Shot On Duty While Retrieving Firearm

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

Investigator Wayne David, a 25-year veteran of the MPD, was tragically killed in the line of duty after a firearm discharged while he was retrieving it from a storm drain.

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