Ranger injured, suspect killed in Yellowstone National Park shooting

One person is dead and a Yellowstone National Park ranger was injured following a shooting Thursday morning in Canyon Village, park officials said.

The incident began Wednesday night and ended the morning of July 4, in Canyon Village, south of Tower Falls in the central part of the park in Wyoming.

The injured ranger is in “stable” condition and was airlifted to a nearby regional hospital, according to a statement from the park.

The area around Canyon Village is closed while the investigation continues.

Here is the full press release from the park:

• A significant incident involving law enforcement occurred in Canyon Village in the central portion of Yellowstone National Park overnight and this morning, July 4.
• There is no active threat to the public.
• Rangers responded to a call regarding an armed individual 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 person’s identity at this time.
• A Yellowstone park ranger was injured. They are in stable condition and are 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.
• The details of this incident are under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back regularly for updates.