Wright was previously incarcerated, and was known to sell narcotics, including crack cocaine, according to WPD.
WPD’s SWAT team helped serve the warrant, deploying flash bangs around the exterior of the home and directing the occupants to exit the house with their hands up.
One woman exited the house and was detained, and Wright was handcuffed and searched. Officers seized a 9mm handgun and drug paraphernalia from Wright during the search.
Wright was compliant during his arrest, and was allowed to sit in a chair on the front porch of the residence. But a short time later, WPD said he experienced a medical emergency, described as a type of seizure.
Detectives on the scene rendered aid to Wright, and once EMS arrived he was transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Investigators were later notified that Wright had passed away.
Wright's death is defined as an in-custody death. Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams has requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation review the incident.
