News Release
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News Release Date: February 23, 2019
Contact: NPS Investigative Services Branch, 202-379-4761
Special Agents with the NPS Investigative Services Branch are assisting US Park Rangers of Hot Springs National Park in the investigation of a shooting incident that occurred on February 21 at about 7:00 PM.
Park officials stated that the park's Dispatch center was advised of a male that had been shot at the West Mountain Overlook. Rangers and Hot Springs Police officers responded and located a male with a single gunshot wound. Rangers provided initial patient care and secured the crime scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition. Park officials do not believe there are any ongoing safety concerns for the public at this time. The West Mountain Summit and all trails on West Mountain are now open to the public.
If you have information about this incident that could help investigators, please contact us. You don't have to tell us who you are, but please tell us what you know:
☎️ CALL or TEXT the ISB Tip Line 888-653-0009
🌎 ONLINE www.nps.gov/ISB and click "Submit a Tip"
📧 EMAIL nps_isb@nps.gov
🚨 EMERGENCY dial 9-1-1
ISB: the Investigative Services Branch of the National Park Service
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Last updated: February 23, 2019