D.C. police officer Wayne David died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound

Officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle report

A man jumped out of the car and placed a gun in a storm drain

The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle.

While attempting to retrieve the weapon, it went off, striking David

David was a 25-year veteran of the police force.

He was a crime scene search officer with extensive experience in recovering firearms

The D.C. police chief released a statement expressing condolences and grief.

David was highly respected and dedicated to his job

Police are still searching for the suspect who ditched the gun

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