The barricade situation began on Arckleton Drive near Edwards Mill Road sometime around 1 p.m. after a family member alerted Raleigh police of the man's "odd behavior."
Raleigh police said the man set a very small fire in the sink, which has since been extinguished.
Twelve to 14 apartments have since been evacuated from the complex.
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