A significant law enforcement incident occurred at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park overnight and this morning, July 4. There are no active threats to the public at this time.
Rangers responded to a report of an individual with a firearm making threats. Upon contacting the individual, an exchange of gunfire took place between the subject and law enforcement rangers. The individual is deceased, but their identity has not been released. One Yellowstone law enforcement park ranger was injured during the incident and is currently in stable condition at a nearby regional hospital.
The area around the Canyon Lodge complex remains closed as the investigation continues. The FBI is leading the investigation with support from National Park Service special agents. Further details are under investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
