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Friend Remembers Anaconda Shooting Victim as Search for Killer Continues

ANACONDA, MONTANA, AUG 6 – Authorities have deployed 38 agencies and Montana National Guard helicopters in a six-day search for Michael Brown, who killed four at The Owl Bar before fleeing into wilderness.

  • On August 1, 2025, a mass shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda killed bartender Tony Wayne Palm and three customers, prompting a manhunt for suspect Michael Brown.
  • The shooting's motive remains unknown, and law enforcement, including local, state, and federal agencies, continues searching for 45-year-old Brown, who fled west into nearby mountains.
  • Friends and community members mourn the victims, with Gary Satterlee recalling childhood memories with Palm and expressing regret for not seeing him before the tragedy.
  • Sheriff Rico Barkell urged Granite County residents to maintain their routines while staying vigilant, reassuring transparency if the search situation changes and emphasizing faith in law enforcement.
  • Authorities have set up a tip hotline at 1-877-WANTED2 and offered a $7,500 reward, reflecting ongoing efforts to locate the armed and dangerous suspect and bring justice for the victims.
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KBZK broke the news in on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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