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Montana Mass Shooting Suspect Michael Brown Taken into Custody: Reports

  • Michael Paul Brown was taken into custody on Friday after a weeklong manhunt for fatally shooting four people at the Owl Bar in Anaconda on August 1.
  • The shooting occurred when Brown, a 45-year-old with known mental health struggles, opened fire in a bar next door to his home, but the motive remains unknown.
  • Law enforcement, involving over 250 officers from nearly 40 agencies, searched extensively, including more than 16 square miles of national forest closed through August 16 for the operation.
  • Bill Everett commended the extensive efforts made by law enforcement personnel throughout Montana, while Clare Boyle characterized Brown as a troubled individual struggling with his mental health, sometimes confused about his identity and surroundings.
  • Brown’s capture ended a stressful time for Anaconda, with officials urging caution as the community mourns the victims and reflects on the crisis’s impact.
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Last week, the suspect shot and killed a bartender and three customers at a bar. Police subsequently launched a manhunt for the man.

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KBZK broke the news in on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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