A tragic incident unfolded in a Montana bar on Friday morning, resulting in the death of four individuals. The suspected shooter, identified as 45-year-old Michael Brown, remains at large, prompting a statewide manhunt. The shooting occurred at the Owl Bar in Anaconda around 10:30 a.m., according to local law enforcement.
Brown, a resident of the area, is believed to have fled the scene in a white Ford F-150 pickup truck. The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation has warned that he may still be armed. The motive behind the deadly attack remains unclear at this time.
The Owl Bar was the scene of multiple fatalities, with all four victims succumbing to gunshot wounds on site. The identities of the victims have not been released, and it is unknown if they had any connection to the suspect.
In response to the incident, SWAT teams were dispatched to Brown’s residence in a rural part of the town. However, their search yielded no results, as reported by NBC Montana. The suspect’s current whereabouts remain unknown, adding to the tension in the small community.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the town of Anaconda, with local business owners expressing their concern and disbelief. Barbie Nelson, a cafe owner in the town, spoke to the Associated Press about the impact of the incident. “We are Montana, so guns are not new to us. For our town to be locked down, everybody’s pretty rattled,” she said.
Nelson also highlighted the close-knit nature of the community, suggesting that many residents likely knew someone who was present during the shooting. As the manhunt continues, the town remains on high alert, with residents hoping for a swift resolution to the tragic event.