Yellowstone Ranger Injured in Shootout, Suspect Killed at Canyon Village

• 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.