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Law enforcement involved shooting in Yellowstone National Park: Subject deceased, law enforcement park ranger injured   - NPS

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  NEWS RELEASE Law enforcement involved shooting in Yellowstone National Park    News Release Date:  July 4, 2024 Contact:   Linda Veress , 307-344-2015 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...

Women in Yellowstone exhibit highlights female contributions to park - The Lewiston Tribune

  ‘Women in Yellowstone’ exhibit highlights female contributions to park