Anaconda Bar Owner Shot And Killed

For the second time in 10 months, there has been a shooting at a bar in Anaconda.

The town of under 10 thousand is known to be a quiet and friendly town. However, after Saturday's shooting, several people are starting to question that and are asking, what is going on in this small Montana town.

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Back in August, four people were shot and killed at the Owl Bar in town. Michael Brown walked into the bar and opened fire, then escaped which led to a week manhunt. Brown was found and taken into custody. The shooting not only rocked the town, but the state, which included media coverage going to a national level.

So, you can imagine the shock when on Saturday night, June 20th, another shooting in a Anaconda bar took place.

What happened in Anaconda?

According to reports the owner of Carmel's Bar was shot and later died. Law enforcement say that the suspect is in custody and there is no longer a threat to the community, but several business owners are on edge.

What is happening in these small Montana communities and what can be done to help business owners protect themselves and their patrons? It's a question that many are asking, especially after the latest shooting.

Is mental health to blame? In the case of Michael Brown, there was a question of whether he was mentally stable to stand trail. Is Montana seeing a mental health crisis? Several people would say yes to that.

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According to data, Montana is ranked near the top for those dealing with mental health issues.