After shootout with Wilmington police, suspect in drug investigation critically injured

Owen Hassell, Wilmington StarNews
Wilmington police continue their investigation at 11th and Wright streets after a suspect in a drug investigation fired back at officers early Wednesday morning, which resulted in the suspect sustaining critical injuries.
Wilmington police continue their investigation at 11th and Wright streets after a suspect in a drug investigation fired back at officers early Wednesday morning, which resulted in the suspect sustaining critical injuries.

A suspect in a drug investigation was critically injured after shooting at Wilmington Police Department officers.

Officers responded to 11th and Wright streets around 6 a.m. Wednesday morning to serve a warrant. The "high risk search" was conducted as part of a drug investigation, Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams said.

As officers approached the residence, one suspect fired shots at Wilmington police officers, Williams said. One officer was struck but did not suffer an injury.

Officers returned fire, with one suspect sustaining critical injuries. The suspect was transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The identity of the suspect has not been released by Wilmington police.

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington police critically injure suspect in drug investigation

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