FBI Investigates Deadly Shootout Between Suspect and Yellowstone Rangers on Independence Day

Canyon Village, Wyoming United States of America
On 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.
FBI Investigates Deadly Shootout Between Suspect and Yellowstone Rangers on Independence Day

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.



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  • Unique 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.
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Unique 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.
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    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

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  • Unique 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%)
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  • Unique 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

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  • Unique 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