4 people killed in a shooting at a Montana bar
ANACONDA, MONTANA, AUG 1 – Authorities have confirmed four fatalities at the Owl Bar and are conducting a manhunt for 45-year-old suspect Michael Paul Brown, who is believed to be armed and dangerous.
- An active shooter opened fire at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on August 1, 2025, prompting a citywide lockdown and law enforcement pursuit.
- The shooting followed reports of a potentially fatal mass shooting, leading authorities to initiate a lockdown and pursue the suspect fleeing the scene.
- Law enforcement intercepted a white Ford F-150 used by the armed suspect, described as wearing a tie-dyed shirt, blue jeans, and an orange bandana, near Stumptown Road west of Anaconda.
- Reports indicated multiple people were shot, with unconfirmed fatalities including statements that "four people were dead," though official sources had not confirmed details.
- Authorities continue searching for the suspect and maintain the lockdown in Anaconda, stating there is currently no threat to Granite County residents while investigations proceed.
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The gunshots are said to have been fired in a bar after a 45-year-old suspect is being prosecuted.
In the city of Anaconda, Montana, several people are dead after shootings. The U.S. federal agency for firearms and explosives, among others, wrote of several victims in a bar. On Friday morning (local time) four people died in a "senseless shooting in a bar". Several more people were injured, according to local authorities. "The law enforcement agencies are actively looking for the suspect, Michael Paul Brown, who remains on the loose and is co…
At least four people were killed on Friday following a shooting in a bar in the city of Anaconda, in the U.S. state of Montana (northwestern United States). The exact circumstances of the incident remain unclear for the time being. A suspect, considered "armed" and "dangerous", is still on the run, according to CNN and USA Today. ...
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