Deer Lodge County Courthouse is pictured on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 in Anaconda, Montana. (Jordan Hansen / Daily Montanan)

The man alleged to have killed four people in an Aug. 1 shooting in Anaconda was in custody on Friday.

Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton confirmed the news that 45-year old Michael Brown was apprehended to several news agencies on Friday afternoon.

Shortly after, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the news in a social media post.

“The Anaconda shooter Michael Brown has been apprehended,” the governor posted on X. “Incredible response from law enforcement officers across Montana. Thank you to all partners for your commitment to the search. May God continue to be with the families of the four victims still grieving their loss.”

U.S. Senator Steve Daines also respon

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