


Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Montana Bar Shooting That Killed Four
A manhunt is underway for Michael Paul Brown, an Army veteran, who allegedly shot and killed four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana.
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Overview
- Michael Paul Brown is the suspect in the alleged shooting deaths of four individuals at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, prompting a widespread manhunt.
- The four victims have been identified as a bartender and three patrons, ranging in age from 59 to 75, who were present at the bar during the incident.
- Brown, an Army veteran, reportedly lived next door to The Owl Bar and was a frequent customer, indicating a potential familiarity with the location.
- Authorities consider Brown armed and dangerous, leading to advisories for Anaconda residents to remain indoors as the search continues into its third day.
- Law enforcement is actively pursuing leads, with concerns that the fugitive suspect might attempt to return to the town where the fatal shooting occurred.
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Analysis
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The suspect is Michael Paul Brown, a 45-year-old Army veteran who allegedly shot and killed four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana. He reportedly lived next door to the bar and was a frequent customer.
The four victims were identified as Daniel Edwin Bailey (59), Nancy Loretta Kelly (64), David Allen Leach (70), and Tony Wayne Palm (74), all residents of Anaconda.
Authorities are conducting a widespread manhunt, advising residents to remain indoors due to the suspect being armed and dangerous, and have closed certain areas including Mount Hagen until August 17. They have also arrested two men suspected of helping the suspect.
Michael Paul Brown allegedly used a rifle during the shooting, which belonged to him. Authorities believe he is still armed and dangerous.
The manhunt has continued into its fourth day with active police searches in the area. Authorities are pursuing leads with concerns that the suspect may attempt to return to Anaconda.
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