Montana man who evaded authorities for a week after bar shooting faces four counts of murder | AI News Digest
Michael Paul Brown, a Montana man, faces four counts of murder after allegedly killing four individuals at The Owl Bar in Anaconda. Following the shooting on August 1, Brown evaded authorities for a week, hiding in nearby forests while law enforcement conducted extensive searches. He was eventually apprehended on August 8 in an unoccupied structure. Brown's history of mental illness has been noted, but a motive for the shooting remains unclear. He is currently held on $2 million bail and is scheduled for a court appearance on September 3. If convicted, he could face severe penalties under Montana law.
