• A shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, left four people dead.
• The suspect, Michael Paul Brown, is a 45-year-old Army veteran.
• A massive manhunt is underway for Brown, who is considered armed and dangerous.
• Authorities warned residents to stay indoors and not approach the suspect.
• A reward of $7,500 is offered for information leading to Brown's capture.

A shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, resulted in the deaths of four individuals on Friday morning. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, is believed to have fled the scene into nearby wooded areas. Anaconda's approximately 9,000 residents were warned to remain indoors as authorities initiated a manhunt, deploying officers and helicopters, according to SCMP and LA Times.

Brown, a Montana resident and a regular at the bar, is considered armed and dangerous, with police confirming he may still possess a personal rifle. Authorities believe he shot a bartender and three patrons, all of whom knew him, for reasons currently unknown. David Gwerder, the bar owner, noted, "He didn’t have any running dispute with any of them. I just think he snapped," as he explained the community's shock over the incident, according to LA Times and Al Jazeera.

Authorities have instructed local businesses to reopen cautiously while advising residents to be vigilant. Reports indicate that Brown may have escaped in a stolen vehicle, which he abandoned before disappearing into wooded areas where he had hunted as a child. A $7,500 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest, as investigations progress, according to CBS News and LA Times.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen warned, "This is an unstable individual who walked in and murdered four people in cold blood for no reason whatsoever," emphasizing the need for public caution during this crisis. Extensive searches are ongoing in a rugged mountainous region as police continue their efforts to locate Brown. His military background, including service in Iraq, adds complexity to the investigation, as family members have indicated he has struggled with mental health issues, according to LA Times, CBS News, and Al Jazeera.