One Dead And One Law Enforcement Ranger Injured In Shooting Incident Within Yellowstone National Park

There was a significant law enforcement incident at Canyon Village in the central part of Yellowstone National Park overnight and on the morning of July 4th.

There are no active threats to the public.

Rangers responded to a report of an individual with a firearm and making threats.

When rangers contacted the individual, there was an exchange of gunfire between the subject and law enforcement rangers.

The subject is deceased.

The identity of the individual is not being released at this time.

One Yellowstone law enforcement park ranger was injured.

This person is in stable condition and is being treated at a nearby regional hospital.

An area around the Canyon Lodge complex remains closed for the investigation.

The FBI is leading the investigation with support from National Park Service special agents.

Details regarding the incident are under investigation.