On July 4, 2024, there was a significant law enforcement incident at Canyon Village in the central part of Yellowstone National Park. 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 suspect and law enforcement rangers. The suspect is deceased, and one Yellowstone law enforcement park ranger is injured and in stable condition at a nearby regional hospital. An area around the Canyon Lodge complex remains closed for investigation. The FBI is leading the investigation with support from National Park Service special agents. No additional information is available at this time.
FBI Investigates Deadly Shootout Between Suspect and Yellowstone Rangers on Independence Day
Canyon Village, Wyoming United States of AmericaOn July 4, 2024, in Yellowstone National Park's Canyon Village, a suspect with a firearm made threats to rangers. During the ensuing confrontation, gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and law enforcement rangers. The suspect is deceased and one park ranger is injured but stable.
The FBI is leading an investigation into the incident with support from National Park Service special agents.
Confidence
100%
No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication
Sources
100%
Suspect with gun in Yellowstone National Park dies after shootout with rangers
CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Cara Tabachnick Friday, 05 July 2024 00:30Unique Points
- On July 4, 2024, a suspect with a gun died after a shootout with park rangers at Yellowstone National Park.
- The incident occurred at Canyon Village in the central part of the park.
- During the encounter, there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and law enforcement rangers.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
Deception (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Fallacies (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Bias (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
100%
Law enforcement involved shooting in Yellowstone National Park - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
National Park Service Friday, 05 July 2024 00:30Unique Points
- On July 4, 2024, there was a law enforcement incident at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park.
- A report was received about an individual with a firearm making threats.
- Rangers responded and exchanged gunfire with the subject.
- The individual is deceased.
- One Yellowstone law enforcement park ranger was injured and is in stable condition, being treated at a nearby hospital.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
Deception (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Fallacies (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Bias (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
100%
Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves suspect dead, ranger injured
The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ Joe Jacquez Thursday, 04 July 2024 23:40Unique Points
- A shooting at Yellowstone National Park on July Fourth left a park ranger wounded and the suspect dead.
- The injured ranger was taken to a nearby regional hospital and is in stable condition.
- Rangers responded to a report of someone making threats with a firearm and exchanged gunfire with the suspect.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
Deception (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Fallacies (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Bias (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
100%
One Person Dead After Fourth Of July Shootout In Yellowstone
Cowboy State Daily Clair McFarland Thursday, 04 July 2024 00:00Unique Points
- One person was killed in a shootout with a Yellowstone National Park ranger on July 4, 2024.
- A Yellowstone National Park ranger is injured but in stable condition and receiving treatment.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
Deception (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Fallacies (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Bias (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
100%
Shooting at Yellowstone National Park on July Fourth injures ranger, kills suspect
NBC News Digital Friday, 05 July 2024 00:32Unique Points
- A person was killed and a park ranger was injured in a shooting at Yellowstone National Park in Canyon Village, Wyoming.
- Rangers responded to a report of a person with a firearm who was making threats at Canyon Village.
- An hour later, Heskett received an emergency alert informing him that the situation had been handled and it was safe to leave.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
Deception (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Fallacies (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Bias (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
None Found At Time Of Publication
Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
None Found At Time Of Publication