A manhunt is ongoing for Michael Brown, an Army veteran suspected of killing four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana. Brown remains at large, with search efforts focused in the Stumptown area, where he was last seen. Authorities have released a photo of him, showing him barefoot and shirtless, walking down steps, and have located his alleged escape vehicle.
Law enforcement officials have not received reports of Brown harming any other people, though he is believed to be armed and dangerous. Residents in the area have been encouraged to stay inside their homes and remain on high alert. DCI has warned residents that if they see Brown, they should not approach him but instead call 911 immediately. He has been described as 5-foot-10 and about 170 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.
Brown was an armor crewman in the Army from January 2001 to May 2005 and served in the National Guard from April 2006 to March 2008, Army Public Affairs confirmed to Fox News Digital. He deployed to Iraq from February 2004 to March 2005 and left the service with the rank of sergeant.
The incident has sparked a significant response from local authorities, with multiple agencies coordinating the search. Swat teams and aerial support have been deployed to cover the rugged terrain of the Stumptown area. The authorities have also issued statements urging the public to stay safe and avoid confrontation with the suspect.
Despite the intensity of the manhunt, there have been no reports of additional casualties, and the community remains in a state of high vigilance. The case has raised questions about the mental health and post-traumatic stress of veterans, highlighting the need for better support systems for former service members.