In Short
- Incident Summary: Gunman killed, park ranger injured in Yellowstone.
- Location: Incident occurred at Canyon Village, Yellowstone.
- Law Enforcement: FBI and National Park Service investigating.
- Public Safety: No active threats.
TFD – A gunman was killed and a park ranger injured in a shooting at Yellowstone National Park. The FBI and National Park Service are investigating the incident, which occurred at Canyon Village. No active threats remain to the public.
The National Park Service reports that the gunman was killed and one park ranger was injured in a shooting that occurred in Yellowstone National Park.
After “a significant law enforcement incident,” a park service spokeswoman told that “there are no active threats to the public.”
According to the statement, “Rangers responded to a report of an individual with a firearm who was making threats.” “There was a gunfire exchange between the subject and law enforcement rangers when the rangers approached the individual.”
The shooter died and their identity is not being released at this time, park service officials said. The ranger was reported to be in stable condition after being flown to a nearby regional hospital.
The incident took place at Canyon Village, a collection of lodges and cabins located inside the park, separate from the popular tourist sites and north of Yellowstone Lake.
The announcement further stated, “An area surrounding the Canyon Lodge complex remains closed for the investigation.”
According to the park service, special agents from the National Park Service are assisting the FBI in their investigation into the event.
Vikki Migoya, an FBI Denver Field Office spokesman, told that “the FBI is working with the National Parks Service to investigate an incident this morning in Yellowstone National Park.”
“We won’t be able to comment further as the matter is ongoing,” the spokesperson stated.
Conclusion
The Yellowstone National Park shooting highlights the importance of safety and swift response by law enforcement. As the FBI and National Park Service continue their investigation, the public remains secure, thanks to the brave actions of the park rangers.
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