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Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, an employee at the park, was shot after threatening July 4 violence and holding a woman hostage.
- Fussner, 28, was armed with a semi-automatic rifle and fired at a dining facility with 200 people inside.
- The incident began when a woman reported being held at gunpoint by Fussner, who threatened mass shootings outside the park.
- More than 20 law enforcement rangers were involved in locating and confronting Fussner.
- One ranger was injured during the shootout but has since been released from the hospital.
- The FBI is leading the investigation, with support from the National Park Service and other agencies.
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