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02 Aug 2025, 23:17

In Montana, the search continues for a suspect in a shooting

  • Michael Paul Braun is suspected of murdering four individuals at a bar in Montana.
  • The search for Braun is ongoing; he is considered armed and dangerous.
  • The motives for the shooting remain unknown, and the victims have not yet been identified.

The authorities continue the search for 45-year-old Michael Paul Braun, who is accused of murdering four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on the morning of September 2, 2025.

Braun, who lives near the bar, fled in a pickup truck after the shooting but left his vehicle behind. The last time he was seen was near Stump Town, where law enforcement is conducting searches in the woods.

The authorities released an image of Braun, in which he is depicted shirtless and without a hat. He was last seen wearing black shorts during the escape. Police emphasized that he is armed and poses a danger.

According to information, the victims of the shooting were a bartender and three patrons, but their names have not yet been disclosed. The motives behind the crime remain unknown, but Braun's family indicated that he has suffered from psychological disorders.

Braun served in the U.S. Army from 2001 to 2005, including time in Iraq. The local Anaconda, with a population of around 9,000 people, has become the site of this tragic incident that shocked its residents.

Tags: USA/Crime

Articles on this topic:

  • www.independent.co.uk - Police release new picture of suspect in Montana bar shooting as search moves to mountains
  • www.nbcnews.com - Suspect in Montana bar shooting lived next door to bar, officials say