NPS - National Park Service

04/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2024 00:22

Law enforcement involved shooting in Yellowstone National Park

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

  • There are no active threats to the public.

  • Rangers responded to a report of an individual with a firearm who was making threats. When rangers contacted the individual there was an exchange of gunfire between the subject and law enforcement rangers.

  • The subject is deceased. We are not releasing the individual's identity at this time.

  • One Yellowstone law enforcement park ranger was injured. They are in stable condition and 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 around this incident are under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.