Manhunt Continues After Anaconda Bar Shooting

A massive manhunt is underway in Anaconda, Montana for 45-year-old Army veteran Michael Paul Brown, suspected of fatally shooting a bartender and three patrons at The Owl Bar on August 1, 2025. Brown, described as armed and extremely dangerous, fled in a white pickup truck that was later found abandoned, shifting the search to the rugged mountains near Stumptown Road with assistance from ground and aerial units. Authorities say Brown lived next to the bar and had no apparent disputes with the victims, but had a history of mental health issues, including schizophrenia. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including SWAT and federal officers, are involved in the ongoing search, and residents are urged to remain indoors and vigilant. The victims' identities have not yet been publicly released. Local businesses have begun to cautiously reopen as officials emphasize that Brown's actions do not reflect the values of the Anaconda community.