Standoff in Baytown ends in house fire, suspect believed to be dead

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Standoff in Baytown ends with house fire

A standoff in Baytown Friday night ended with a house fire and authorities believe the suspect is dead.

A standoff between a Harris County Sheriff's SWAT team and a barricaded man ended in a house fire. 

It happened Friday night in Baytown when a woman called the police on her brother who she said was acting crazy and had a gun.

Officers tried to approach him, but he shot at them.  

The woman was able to get out of the house safely. 

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The SWAT team made multiple attempts to get the man out but he had already started a fire in the attic.  

Investigators believe the suspect is dead, but confirmation is pending.