The man killed in a Fourth of July shootout with Yellowstone National Park rangers was identified Monday as Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, 28, of Milton, Florida, according to the Park County, Wyo., Coroner's Office.
The shootout took place at Canyon Village in the central part of the park. Fussner was shot and killed while wielding and making threats during an altercation with multiple rangers.
One ranger was injured and transported to a local hospital. Authorities have not provided a condition update as of Monday, although the ranger was initially reported in stable condition.
Authorities have not identified any of the multiple rangers involved in the shooting.
The Cowboy State Daily reported that Fussner was an employee with Xanterra Travel Collection, the company that operates concession stands and other businesses operating in the park. MTN News has not been able to independently confirm Fussner's employment.
The shooting temporarily shut down Canyon Village during the busy Fourth of July weekend.
The FBI, National Parks Service and the Park County Sheriff's Office are continuing to investigate.
