Wayne David, a 25-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department, died on August 28 after an accidental shooting while retrieving a gun from a storm drain. His funeral was held on Thursday at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Fort Washington, Maryland, with full line-of-duty death honors and attended by law enforcement from across the DMV. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Police Chief Pamela Smith praised David's dedication to community safety, highlighting his role in removing illegal guns from the streets and his impact on reducing violent crime. The funeral procession led to significant road closures in parts of Northeast D.C. and Prince George’s County. David was remembered as a man with a big heart and a non-threatening presence who engaged with the community, particularly youth.