Very sad news…….We love Yellowstone and getting away from the city. Yellowstone brings the Awe of God into perfect focus! Glory! Sadly, trouble can arise very quickly anywhere in America. Thank the Lord for the Park Rangers to keep law and order! We are praying for all those involved in this shooting, for the suspects family and the injured officer. When your out in the boonies and trouble arises, it is so wonderful that the Park Rangers are around. We must always remember that trouble can arise anywhere at anytime.
We were in Yellowstone a year ago. We always thanked the Rangers for their service. I am sure many of you do the same. I am sadden that a person died. I am sure the Rangers did all they could to prevent the shooting. So very tragic. We are praying for a full recovery for the injured Ranger.
Press Release from the National Park Service
News Release Date: July 4, 2024
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.
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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.
- National Park Service