Former US soldier suspected of killing four people in Montana remains on the run

Reuters

A former US Army soldier suspected of fatally shooting four people in rural Montana remains at large as of 4 August, authorities said, triggering a state-wide manhunt and warnings to residents.

Authorities have identified four victims from a shooting at The Owl Bar in southwestern Montana, and are warning the public: the former U.S. Army soldier suspected of the killings, Michael Paul Brown, 45, remains at largePolice say the suspect, who has not yet been publicly named, is believed to have served in the US military and may be armed and dangerous. The victims were found shot dead at two separate properties on Saturday in remote areas near the town of Great Falls.

Authorities have not confirmed a motive but say the killings appear to be connected. Investigators

are working to determine whether the victims were known to the suspect. Local and federal law enforcement agencies are involved in the search, with drones, helicopters, and K9 units deployed across the area.

Residents have been urged to remain indoors and report any suspicious activity. “Do not approach. Call 911 immediately,” Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter said in a statement.

The FBI and US Marshals Service have joined the manhunt, which now spans multiple counties in western Montana.

Officials say the suspect has survival training and may be attempting to hide in remote terrain, making the search more difficult. Schools and some public offices in nearby towns will remain closed on Monday as a precaution.

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