Mental health exam ordered for man suspected of killing 4 in Anaconda bar

Mental health exam ordered for man suspected of killing 4 in Anaconda bar

The district court judge hearing the criminal case against suspected killer Michael Paul Brown in Anaconda has ordered that Brown receive a mental health exam to determine fitness to proceed.

Man accused of Anaconda bar shooting turned over to DPHHS for mental health examination

UPDATE: 12-16-2025, 5 p.m. Michael Paul Brown, the Anaconda man accused of killing four people in a bar shooting before leading authorities on a week-long manhunt in August, has been found unfit to proceed to trial.According to a joint motion filed by the state and defense, along with a report from a psychologist, the court determined that Brown "lacks fitness to proceed." His January trial date has been suspended while he undergoes further ment…

Anaconda shooting suspect may undergo further mental health examination

ANACONDA, Mont. – A mental health examination has been requested for the man charged with shooting and killing four people at Anaconda’s Owl Bar in August.