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Authorities were searching for suspects after four people were fatally shot and killed in Montana’s business, authorities said on August 1.
The Montana Criminal Investigation Department confirmed with USA Today that four people were killed in the shooting at Owl Bar, Anaconda, about 108 miles west of Bozeman, around 10.30am.
The Granite County Sheriff’s Office said the suspects related to the shooting are still large. Subsequent post offices from the sheriff’s office said the suspect’s home had been cleared by the SWAT team.
“Without the Anaconda area,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “Be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”
In a Facebook post, the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Center identified the suspect as Michael Paul Brown and said he believed he was armed and dangerous.
“Public recommends you stay away from the Stamptown area and its surrounding area. If you see it, don’t come near,” the official said.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte said he was monitoring officials’ reactions to the shooting on Friday afternoon, August 1st.
“Pray for Susan and me for the victims, their loved ones, and for the brave law enforcement officers who respond to this tragedy,” he said.
This is a developing story.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA Today. Contact him at fernando.cervantes @gannett.com and follow him at x @fern_cerv_.
