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Manhunt Launched After Tragic Shooting at Anaconda Bar

8/6/2025

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On August 1, 2025, tragedy struck The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, when 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown allegedly opened fire, claiming the lives of four individuals, including beloved bartender Nancy Lauretta Kelley, 64. A U.S. Army veteran grappling with mental health challenges, Brown is now the target of a massive manhunt, with authorities offering a $10,000 reward for tips leading to his arrest.

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On August 1, 2025, tragedy struck The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, when 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown allegedly opened fire, claiming the lives of four individuals, including beloved bartender Nancy Lauretta Kelley, 64. A U.S. Army veteran grappling with mental health challenges, Brown is now the target of a massive manhunt, with authorities offering a $10,000 reward for tips leading to his arrest.