Who is Michael ‘Mike’ Brown, suspect in mass shooting at Owl Bar in Anaconda

Multiple people were shot at Owl's Bar in Anaconda, MT, Friday. ATF confirmed the incident; A man named Michael ‘Mike’ Brown is involved,

Updated on: Aug 2, 2025, 02:21:58 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Multiple people were shot at The Owl's Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday afternoon, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) confirmed. Four people were killed in the shooting, Montana Division of Criminal Investigation confirmed.

Michael Paul Brown, the suspect in the Montana mass shooting (L) and Representational. (Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Center on Facebook and Unsplash)

Amid a manhunt for the suspect, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Center said on Facebook that Micheal ‘Mike' Paul Brown is the suspect in the shooting on East 3rd Street in Anaconda.

Brown, 45, is believed to be armed and dangerous. Granite County Sheriff's Department said in a post on Facebook that Brown was last seen "wearing a tye dyed shirt, blue jeans and an orange bandana."

According to the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Center, the suspect was last seen in the Stumptown area of Anaconda. He is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is driving a 2007 white Ford F-150 pickup with Montana plates DTY493.

“Public is advised to stay out of the Stump Town area and surrounding areas. If seen do not approach. Contact 911 for any way to contact Michael Paul Brown,” the police in Anaconda said.

Also read: Anaconda shooting reports: Police respond to active shooter claims at Owl Bar

Anaconda Shooting: What we know far

The shooting took place at the Owl Bar on East 3rd Street in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday afternoon at around 10:30 p.m. local time, as per the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation. Four people were confirmed dead on the scene, the department added. It continues to be an active investigation with the SWAT team clearing the suspect's home.

"My office is closely monitoring the situation in Anaconda," Montana House Representative, Ryan Zinke, said in a statement on X.

"Anyone in Anaconda should stay inside and lock their doors. Much is still unknown, and the assailant is still not in custody. Heed direction from law enforcement. Stay safe," he added.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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