1st LD: 4 killed in bar shooting in U.S. Montana, search for suspect ongoing


LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Four people were killed in a bar shooting on Friday in Anaconda, U.S. state of Montana, local media reported, citing law enforcement officials.

The shooting occurred Friday morning at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, a city located in southwestern Montana, NBC Montana reported.

The suspect was identified as Michael Paul Brown, according to a Facebook post by the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Center.

"Be advised suspect in shooting is believed to be armed and dangerous," said the post.

Officials posted a photo of the suspect on Facebook and advised the public to stay out of the Stumptown area and surrounding areas.

Montana Highway Patrol also said in a Facebook post that there is a "heavy law enforcement presence west of Anaconda near Stumptown Road and Anderson Ranch Loop Road."

"Authorities are searching for a suspect believed to be armed. Please avoid the area," the agency added.

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