Four deaths reported in a shooting incident in Montana, according to American media reports.
A tragic shooting incident occurred at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on August 1, 2025, claiming the lives of four local residents and injuring several others. The suspect, 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, a former U.S. Army soldier, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
The shooting took place around 10:30 a.m. local time, and the victims were identified as Daniel Edwin Baillie (59), Nancy Lauretta Kelley (64), David Allen Leach (70), and Tony Wayne Palm (74). Authorities have launched a massive manhunt involving local, state, and federal agencies, focusing on the mountainous area west of Anaconda.
Brown was seen fleeing the scene shirtless and shoeless, and officials warn that he is an unstable individual who acted without apparent motive. The rifle used in the shooting is believed to be Brown’s personal weapon. The incident has caused widespread anxiety and prompted some local businesses and residents to take safety precautions.
The city of Anaconda, located at about 1,600 meters in elevation in the Rocky Mountains, has a population of approximately 9,000. Media outlets such as CNN, ABC News, and "USA Today" have reported on the incident. SWAT teams have been deployed to Brown's residence in Anaconda, according to CBS News, citing the local sheriff's office.
Meanwhile, construction work on Goethestraße in Hamm, Germany, is nearly completed, and work on noise barriers along the A2 near Hamm is set to begin in August. However, the shooting incident in Anaconda has cast a shadow over the community, with local authorities advising residents to avoid the area and public events being cancelled due to safety concerns.
The search and manhunt for Michael Paul Brown continue as of August 4, 2025, with hundreds of personnel involved. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward but have not yet recaptured the suspect.
[1] CNN [2] ABC News [3] USA Today [4] Local Anaconda News
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- The tragic shooting incident at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, has dominated general-news headlines, with coverage from renowned outlets such as CNN, ABC News, and USA Today, as well as local news channels.
- Amidst the general-news coverage, crime-and-justice reports have focused on the manhunt for the suspect, 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, in the shooting that took place in Anaconda, with authorities urging the public to share any relevant information.
