YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — The FBI is investigating after an overnight shooting at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park.
The park reports that rangers responded to a report of a person with a firearm who was making threats. After contacting the person, the park said there was gunfire between the person and law enforcement rangers.
The person contacted by the rangers is dead. Investigators have not released their identity.
One Yellowstone law enforcement park ranger was hurt. The ranger is in stable condition and being treated at a hospital.
The area around the Canyon Lodge complex remained closed on the morning of July 4 for the investigation. The park reports no active threat to the public.
The FBI is leading the investigation with help from National Park Service special agents.
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