A man went on a shooting spree inside his house, tried to light it on fire and caused various other damage Wednesday in Keizer, police say.

Officers responded Wednesday afternoon when Robert Beck’s wife called authorities and said he was intoxicated, throwing things and punching walls, Keizer police said.

Beck’s wife said he was armed with a gun, according to police. Officers evacuated his wife, determined no crime was committed and left without contacting Beck.

Beck called authorities that night, however, reporting he had tried to set fire to his house but was not successful.

Authorities determined he poured several gallons of gas in his house, which is in the 4700 block of Verda Lane NE, and tried to set it ablaze, police said. He was alone at the time.

Investigators also determined Beck had fired rounds from various guns while inside the house, according to police. Some of the bullets went through walls, police said, but it didn’t appear anyone or anything outside was hit.

Detectives also found “a suspected explosive device” inside the house, police said. Salem police bomb squad members responded to render it safe.

The house’s electricity was turned off, as well, and a code enforcement officer came out to make sure the gas wasn’t in danger of igniting.

Beck, 62, was jailed in Marion County and remained in custody Thursday. He’s accused of attempted arson and recklessly endangering another person, court records show.

-- Jim Ryan; jryan@oregonian.com; 503-221-8005; @Jimryan015

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