Michael Brown, who authorities suspect fatally shot four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda on Aug. 1, was apprehended Friday, according to the state Department of Justice.

“This afternoon at approximately 2 p.m., authorities apprehended and placed under arrest Michael Paul Brown near the search area in Anaconda. He is now in custody of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County authorities,” wrote spokesperson Emilee Cantrell.

The Associated Press also reported Friday that Brown was in custody.

The search lasted seven days and involved more than three dozen law enforcement agencies. At a Tuesday press conference , Montana’s top officials described the search as the highest priority in the state.

Authorities say Brown, 45, fatally shot four people at The Owl Bar in the small town of Anaconda with a

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