Armed Salem Man Arrested After Foot Chase and Standoff Outside Hospital

Responding to a report by security personnel of an armed man outside the Salem Health Medical just before 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday,  center. The man,  identified as  25-year-old Luis Angel Escobedo Castaneda, did not respond to instructions from police and was later arrested.

Castaneda was seen walking outside the hospital campus at Oak and Capitol STS SE, carrying what appeared to be a rifle. Police caught up with him near the intersection of University and Leslie STS SE. Still, Castaneda refused to comply with their verbal commands and ran.

A brief foot pursuit by Salem officers ended when Castaneda reached a fence and faced the officers, who noticed a firearm was visible in his waistband. Castaneda continued refusing police orders and motioned repeatedly toward his waist.

After the deployment of less lethal rounds and a police canine, Castaneda surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.

Police also seized a loaded rifle from him. After receiving medical clearance, Castaneda was lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, interfering with a police officer, and second-degree disorderly conduct.