Four killed in shooting at Montana bar; suspect still at large

At least four people were shot Friday afternoon at a business in Anaconda, Montana, prompting a large law enforcement response and an ongoing search for the suspect. Ask ChatGPT

Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of injured or their conditions following a deadly shooting in Anaconda, a small town in Deer Lodge County, Montana, with about 10,000 residents.

The Granite County Sheriff’s Office said a tactical team cleared a residence linked to the suspect, Michael Paul Brown, who remains at large. Residents have been urged to avoid the area as the search continues.

The FBI’s Salt Lake City field office, responsible for Montana, is assisting local law enforcement. Additionally, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Denver office have been deployed to support the response.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is closely monitoring developments and expressed his condolences to the victims’ families.

As of Friday evening, officials have not disclosed the suspect’s motive, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

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