Montana Gunman On The Loose After 4 Killed At A Neighborhood Bar

Shooting At The Owl Bar In Anaconda  Montana Gunman On The Loose After 4 Killed At A Neighborhood Bar On August 1, 2025, at around 10:30 a.m., a shooter opened fire at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana. Four people died

. The victims included the bartender and three patrons inside the bar.

A SWAT team cleared his home without finding him.

Manhunt Under Way In Wooded Terrain

Law enforcement agencies from local, state, and federal levels joined the search. The FBI and ATF are involved.
The Wall Street Journal.
Anaconda is a small town of about 9,000–10,000 residents, located roughly 75 miles southeast of Missoula.
Business owners locked doors. A local café owner said, . For our town to be locked down, everybody’s pretty rattled.”

Flathead Beacon

A child care center locked down after being notified. Staff kept children in a quiet area away from windows.
Straight Arrow News

No motive has been confirmed. Bar owner David Gwerder said there were no known disputes between Brown and the victims. He believed they knew each other well. He said, “I just think he snapped.”

WDSU

What Residents Should Do
Avoid the area west of Anaconda near Stump Town Road.

Stay indoors and lock doors.

Report any suspicious activity to 911.
The Wall Street Journal

Why This Matters

This fatal incident underscores ongoing concerns over public safety, gun violence, and law enforcement coordination.
Straight Arrow News
In Closing The investigation is ongoing. As of August 1–2, 2025, four people lost their lives in the shooting. The suspect remains at large. Authorities continue a large-scale manhunt, coordinating across agencies.  More details may emerge as the case develops.