Several people have been shot near a bar in Anaconda, Montana, according to local media reports.
Witnesses reported that a gunman armed with a rifle fled The Owl Bar, NBC Montana reports. Officers are still searching for the suspected gunman. The Granite County Sheriff’s Office said the shooter is wearing a tye-dyed shirt, blue jeans and an orange bandana.
Denver’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says “multiple parties” were shot. ATF officers are responding.
A SWAT team has cleared the suspect’s house as police continue their search. Officials have not released the name of the suspect.
The Montana Highway Patrol has urged people to stay away from the area.
“There is a heavy law enforcement presence west of Anaconda near Stumptown Road and Anderson Ranch Loop Road,” the agency said. “Authorities are searching for a suspect believed to be armed.”
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
