Park ranger killed at Washington's Mount Rainier National Park

Even the beauty and remoteness of Washington State's beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park is not immune to the crime that plagues urban areas.

Park Ranger Margaret Anderson, 34, was fatally shot after a motorist failed to pull over during a routine traffic stop.

When Anderson intercepted the driver on the road to Paradise , the assailant allegedly jumped from his car and opened fire with a shotgun. He then fled on foot into the woods.

Law enforcement officers closed the park road, evacuated visitors from Longmire, locked down Paradise, and took refuge in the Jackson Visitor Center.

The search for the killer continued into the night. His body was discovered the next day, apparently the victim of exposure to the elements.