This case debrief details a burglary-in-progress turned barricaded gunman. The situation escalates unexpectedly when the subject fires toward officers. The primary officer, having just been selected for CNT, navigated a difficult subject who was paranoid, suicidal, and violent until the team could arrive. This presentation includes BWC footage and lessons learned, and looks back on a brand-new negotiator's efforts through the lens of experience. The conclusion includes a development that surprised both the team and the subject's family.