Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Police Hunt for Suspect in Montana Bar Shooting
A shooting at a bar in Anaconda, Montana, has left four people dead.
The police are looking for the suspect, Michael Paul Brown, who is considered dangerous.
He served in the military.
People in the area are told to stay inside and be safe.
The FBI is helping the local police to catch the suspect.
The reason for the shooting is not yet known, but the suspect knew the victims.
A shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, resulted in four fatalities.
The suspect, Michael Paul Brown, is at large and considered armed and dangerous.
Brown is a 45-year-old man with a military background, having served in the US Army and Montana National Guard.
Authorities have issued a warning to residents to stay indoors and lock their doors.
The FBI, ATF, and other agencies are assisting local law enforcement in the investigation.
- Who
- The suspect is Michael Paul Brown; authorities are searching for him.
- What
- A shooting at The Owl Bar resulting in four deaths.
- When
- The shooting occurred on Friday, August 1, at approximately 10:30 am (local time).
- Where
- The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana.
- Why
- The motive for the shooting is currently unknown.
- Location
- Anaconda, Montana
- Incident
- Shooting at The Owl Bar
- Fatalities
- Four
- Suspect
- Michael Paul Brown, at large
- Suspect Description
- 5'10", 170 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair, tie-dyed shirt, blue jeans, orange bandana, driving white Ford F-150
- Authorities Involved
- Local law enforcement, FBI, ATF, Montana National Guard
- Victims
- Bartender and three patrons
Sources
Anaconda, MT Shooting: 'Active Shooter' Reported At Owl Bar, Multiple Victims Feared
Who Is Michael Brown? Suspect In Anaconda Montana Mass Shooting Identified
Multiple People Shot In US' Montana: Report
Multiple People Shot In Montana Business Mass Shooting By Unknown Assailant
Who is Michael Paul Brown? ‘Armed and dangerous’ Montana bar shooting suspect still at large
Four killed in shooting at Montana bar in US
Montana bar shooting leaves 4 dead, manhunt launched for armed suspect - Here's what we know
US: 4 People Killed in a Shooting at a Montana Bar
