Man arrested following barricade situation inside Delaware Wawa

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- A suspect is in custody following a barricade situation that led to a fire inside a Wawa in Delaware.

Police responded to reports of terroristic threatening around 8:20 p.m. Saturday at the Wawa on the 2000 block of Limestone Road in Wilmington.

Upon arrival, they encountered the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Raul Zavala, who barricaded himself and two co-workers in the manager's office.

Zavala refused police commands to exit, and ultimately set fire to the electrical closet inside the office, which quickly spread.

As a result of the fire, Zavala was forced to exit the office and was taken into custody.

One of the co-workers, a 21-year-old man from Wilmington, was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.

The second co-worker, a 50-year-old woman also from Wilmington, was uninjured.

Following an investigation, police learned that prior to the arrival of troopers, the male co-worker entered the office to speak with Zavala about an incident earlier in the night.

Police say Zavala initially slammed the door on the co-worker, but then let him inside.

Upon entering the office, Zavala allegedly assaulted the 21-year-old and threatened further harm if he left the room.

The female co-worker was alerted of the incident and responded to the office.

Once inside, Zavala allegedly brandished a knife, threatening both of them and refused to allow them to leave the room.

When troopers attempted to enter the office, Zavala ran into the electrical closet, locked the door, and the two co-workers escaped.

Zavala was taken to an area hospital with burn injuries. He faces multiple charges.