A 51-year-old man has been identified as the suspect who died Friday in a hostage situation at a house in Surprise where a 6-month-old boy was shot multiple times before the home burned to the ground.

The suspect has been identified as Todd Christopher Marchetti, police said Saturday afternoon.

On Friday, police officers learned a woman had been held hostage inside her home by the father of her child since 3 a.m.

After breaking into the home, the suspect would not let the victim and their infant child leave, causing the victim to fear for her and the child’s safety, police said.

“The victim was eventually able to get away from the suspect and sought help from a nearby construction crew who called police,” police stated in a release, adding officers learned the infant was still inside the home with the suspect.

Officers heard rounds of gunfire from inside, and an officer fired one round in response toward the residence where the suspect was located, police said.

“Officers quickly worked to force entry and rescue the infant who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Officers and tactical medics immediately rendered aid to the victims,” the release stated.

The boy was airlifted to a hospital in serious condition, but his injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. The woman was treated at the scene for minor injuries and was taken to the hospital to be with her son.

“When officers entered the home, they did not make contact with the suspect. SWAT teams from Surprise and Goodyear Police responded, and negotiation teams from Surprise, Goodyear and Phoenix police departments attempted to negotiate a peaceful resolution,” the release stated.

Shortly after 3 p.m., a fire started in the home while the suspect was inside. Fire crews could not tend to the fire due to the possible threat and sounds of gunfire coming from inside the house, authorities said.

“Marchetti continually refused to come out of the home and peacefully surrender to police,” Surprise authorities stated in a release.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Surprise Police Department will conduct a press conference on Monday to address some questions, the release stated.