A shooting at an Anaconda bar on Thursday resulted in at least four fatalities and a suspect was still on the run a few hours later, authorities said. The suspect was identified as an Anaconda man.

The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. at the Owl Bar on East 3rd Street, the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.

"Four people have been pronounced dead, and the scene is secure," it said. "This is an active investigation, and more information will be shared when available."

Gov. Greg Gianforte confirmed earlier there were victims and called it a tragedy.

Gianforte posted on social media he is closely monitoring the situation.

“Please join Susan and me in praying for the victims, their loved ones, and the brave law enforcement officers responding to this trag

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