Ranger injured in rare crime in Yellowstone Park

Park rangers responded to calls that an armed man was making threats in Canyon Village, leading to a confrontation that lasted several hours throughout the night and into the morning of July 4. After rangers contacted the man, a gunfire exchange ensued, killing the man, park officials said in a statement on the park’s Facebook page.

A Yellowstone park ranger was injured in the incident. The ranger was taken to a regional hospital and is in stable condition, officials said. The news release did not mention how the ranger was injured or the nature or severity of the injuries.

There is no further danger to park visitors, officials said.

Canyon Village is a popular tourist destination in the center of the park and offers camping, restaurants, hotels and cabins. Much of the area around Canyon Village has been closed off while the investigation continues.

The name of the man killed has not yet been released and it is not clear if the man was visiting the park or was an employee.

The FBI is leading the investigation with assistance from special agents from the National Park Service.

The details of this incident are under investigation. No further information is available at this time.