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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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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…

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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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abc 7 WJLA broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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