Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Add to My HeroesWayne Ellis David
Investigator Wayne David was shot and killed when a firearm he was recovering from a storm drain inadvertently discharged.
He and other officers had attempted to speak to a man who was in a suspicious vehicle in the 4500 block of Quarles Street NE at about 5:45 pm. The man fled on foot toward Eastern Avenue NE and jumped down onto DC-295, where he threw a firearm into a storm drain. A passing motorcyclist then picked the man up, and they fled the scene.
Investigator David was attempting to retrieve the firearm from the drain when it discharged, striking him in the head. He was flown to MedStar Washington Hospital Center where he succumbed to his wound several hours later.
A subject was arrested eight days later and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
Investigator David was a District of Columbia Air National Guard veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 26 years and was assigned to the Violent Crime Suppression Division. He is survived by his son and daughter. His brother retired from the Metropolitan Police Department.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 26 years
- Badge IV1920
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender In custody
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 96 ReflectionsYesterday, members of the DC MPD, and Officers from many jurisdictions, the community, a daughter, a son, a fiancee and other relatives said "see you later" to Investigator Wayne David. I have always had the upmost respect for Law Enforcement having been the victim of a few crimes, and knowing families who have even had love ones murdered. Law Enforcement is also dear to me as I have had many friends and several relatives in Law Enforcement, including one of the DC MPD comrades ret. Sgt. Tyrone Dodson. I spoke to my cousin, Tyrone regarding how such a tragedy could have occurred and he tried to explain it to me as only a former Police Officer could, which I couldn't really understand as a lay person. I do understand that a Police Department, a daughter, a son, a girlfriend (i.e, fiancee), other family members and a community are without "a treasure", a remarkable man, a man who put his life on the line for others. I pray the Lord's continued strength for all those who are hurting.
Miss Karen A. Carrington
citizen
September 13, 2024
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