A massive manhunt is underway in southwestern Montana after a gunman opened fire at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, killing four people Friday morning.
Suspect Identified and on the Run
Authorities say 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, a local resident, shot and killed a bartender and three patrons around 10:30 a.m. He fled the scene and is believed to be armed and dangerous.
Former Army Sergeant
Brown served in the Army and National Guard between 2001 and 2008, including a year-long deployment in Iraq. He reached the rank of sergeant before leaving the service.
Search Efforts Intensify
Authorities found Brown’s white 2007 Ford F-150, but he remains at large. Multiple agencies, including the ATF, are searching the area by ground and air.
Community Urged to Stay Alert
Residents in Anaconda are being told to shelter indoors and remain on high alert. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown.
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