renew: The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement Center has confirmed a shooting that occurred Saturday night at Carmel’s Sports Bar & Grill in Anaconda, Montana. Authorities said a suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
in Facebook postThe agency said, “An investigation is ongoing into a shooting that occurred earlier tonight at the Carmel Bar in the 600 block of East Third Street. A suspect is in custody. There is no ongoing threat to the community.”
The statement added, “Law enforcement will remain on scene into the evening. Please avoid the area to allow police to conduct a thorough investigation. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.”
Meanwhile, some eyewitnesses circulating on social media claimed that the restaurant owner was shot dead during the incident. However, officials have not confirmed these reports.
preliminary report: Unconfirmed eyewitness reports say, shooting and an active shooter situation at the Carmel Sports Bar and Grill in Anaconda, Montana. According to multiple reports, the suspect shooter He allegedly shot a man inside the bar before fleeing the scene.
One witness wrote on Facebook: “Anaconda friends, please go into your houses and lock your doors now, we have another active shooter in Anaconda who just shot and killed the Carmels Bar and owner…the shooter is still at large. Lick n Load, stay safe everyone.”
Another added, “Hey everyone. We are safe, there is a shooter in a bar in Anaconda and my family and friends have asked you if we are okay.”
A third person reported: “Praying for Anaconda. Please stay safe. The shooter is 6 feet tall, blond hair, flannel shirt, brown pants. Still at large. Deer Lodge, Butte and Grantite County troopers have been called. Shelters are in place. Shooting occurred in Carmels Bar.”
Another person wrote: “The only thing known so far is that at least one shot was fired in the bar. There are mixed reports on whether the actor-shooter was captured in the python.”
Authorities have not yet confirmed the reports or released official details about the incident..
