The alleged shooter, a 45-year-old army veteran, fled the bar following the shocking incident and is now the focus of a concerted law enforcement effort involving 250 local, state, and federal officers. A reward of $7,500 has been offered to anyone providing information leading to Brown's arrest.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen described Brown as "an unstable individual" and voiced concerns for public safety, indicating that the search area now includes national forests surrounding Anaconda, a town of nearly 10,000 residents. Investigators suspect that Brown, who was a regular at the bar and lived nearby, had connections with the victims, amplifying the horror of the crime.
Witness accounts reveal that the suspects frequented the establishment but had not integrated into the community’s social fabric. Nancy Kelley's daughter recounted her mother's role as a nurse and part-time barmaid and expressed disbelief that such violence could occur in their once safe town.
Investigators are uncertain of Brown's current status, but they are proceeding with the belief he remains armed and dangerous. The search is ongoing, and community events have been canceled in response to the ongoing crisis, which has disrupted the lives of Anaconda residents significantly.
Brown’s niece has shed light on his mental health struggles, indicating that his actions may reflect deeper issues rather than mere recklessness.
Local businesses have been affected, with many temporarily closing while the manhunt unfolds. The community remains on edge as they await further updates on the whereabouts of the fugitive.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen described Brown as "an unstable individual" and voiced concerns for public safety, indicating that the search area now includes national forests surrounding Anaconda, a town of nearly 10,000 residents. Investigators suspect that Brown, who was a regular at the bar and lived nearby, had connections with the victims, amplifying the horror of the crime.
Witness accounts reveal that the suspects frequented the establishment but had not integrated into the community’s social fabric. Nancy Kelley's daughter recounted her mother's role as a nurse and part-time barmaid and expressed disbelief that such violence could occur in their once safe town.
Investigators are uncertain of Brown's current status, but they are proceeding with the belief he remains armed and dangerous. The search is ongoing, and community events have been canceled in response to the ongoing crisis, which has disrupted the lives of Anaconda residents significantly.
Brown’s niece has shed light on his mental health struggles, indicating that his actions may reflect deeper issues rather than mere recklessness.
Local businesses have been affected, with many temporarily closing while the manhunt unfolds. The community remains on edge as they await further updates on the whereabouts of the fugitive.
