Suspect in drug investigation dies after Wilmington police shoot him

A man who was shot by Wilmington police during a drug raid last week has succumbed to his injuries.

According to Wilmington police, officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Malik Samuell Thompson at a home in the 900 block of South 11th Street on May 22 as part of a drug investigation.

After Thompson called out to him over a loudspeaker and threw a diversionary device through the window of the house, police say Thompson began shooting at police. Officers returned fire, seriously wounding Thompson.

Previous reporting: After shootout with Wilmington police: Suspect seriously injured in drug investigation

Brandon Shope, communications specialist with the Wilmington Police Department, confirmed that Thompson succumbed to his injuries.

According to police, illegal drugs and a weapon were later found at the crime scene.

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Man dies after being shot by Wilmington, NC, police during drug raid