Yellowstone Releases Body Cam Footage from July Officer-Involved Shooting at Canyon Village

Yellowstone National Park has released body worn camera footage from the July 4, 2024, officer-involved shooting at Canyon Village. On the morning of July 4, Yellowstone National Park law enforcement rangers confronted an individual shooting a semi-automatic rifle toward a dining facility at Canyon Village located in the central part of the park. The shooter died after an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. The Park County Coroner identified the shooter as 28-year-old Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner of Milton, Florida.

According to information from the National Park Service, the release of the body cam footage is part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings. The community briefing video shows the significant sections of the body worn camera footage from some of the involved law enforcement officers. The video is intended to help community members gain a better understanding of what occurred. This incident is still under investigation. The investigation, which includes the actions taken by NPS law enforcement officers, is being led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. All information in the community briefing video is based on the details currently available. Some images and audio in the video have been altered or concealed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved.

The video of the officer-involved shooting contains graphic content and strong language. View discretion is advised.