A man died following a fire and an armed standoff with police in Bradford, New Hampshire. Police responded to a report of a person in crisis and encountered an armed man who refused to de-escalate. Fire broke out and firefighters battled the blaze for several hours before discovering the man's body.
A man was found dead following a fire and an armed standoff with police Thursday in Bradford , New Hampshire. Bradford police responded to an address on West Main Street at 12:43 p.m. Thursday for a report of a person in crisis. When they arrived, officers encountered a man armed with a knife. Additional police resources were called in, including officers from nearby Sutton, Warner and Newbury, along with members of the Merrimack County Sheriff's Office and New Hampshire State Police.
The officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, without success. Around 5:30 p.m., officers saw fire and smoke coming from the home, and Bradford Fire and Rescue was called to the scene. Firefighters from nine other area fire departments also responded as the flames intensified. After multiple hours, firefighters were able to put out the fire, and investigators found the man dead inside. He was identified Friday as 39-year-old Ian Bryant of Bradford. The New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is still working to determine the cause and manner of Bryant's death. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is urged to call the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office at 603-223-4289 or emai
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