Update on Casey Blanchard
Casey Blanchard was shot on the evening of March 14, 2019, in Missoula when he exited his vehicle to check on a motorist who he thought needed assistance. Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer was later shot attempting to locate the same suspect involved in...
April 16th, 2019 Update on Trooper Palmer
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer continues to receive medical treatment at University Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. While he is showing indications that he recognizes certain people and things, all of his interactions remain non-verbal; he continues to interact with hand gestures and...
Trooper Palmer Regains Consciousness; Condition is Stable
Trooper Wade Palmer has regained consciousness after he was shot three times on March 15th, 2019, near Evaro, Montana. He has improved from critical to stable and he has been moved from the University of Utah Hospital's Neurological Critical Care Unit to the Neuro Acute...
Lindsey Palmer’s Initial Statement
“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Montana and Utah for all of their support, and to all of the caring people throughout the nation that have offered prayers and positive messages. To all the Brothers & Sisters in Blue, words cannot express the appreciation...
Colonel Butler and Lindsey Palmer Issue Joint Statement on Trooper Palmer’s Condition
“There have been some false rumors circulating about Trooper Palmer’s condition,” Montana Highway Patrol Chief Tom Butler said. “While we understand that the chatter can arise from a place of genuine concern and goodwill, please understand that when Wade’s friends and relatives see misinformation posted...
The Importance of Addressing Mental Health in the Aftermath of Critical Incidents
We received some great questions regarding how the Patrol has assisted Wade's co-workers and those on-scene that night, as they work their way through processing the multitude of emotions that arise during traumatic events. A few days after the shooting, we held a critical incident debriefing....
Lindsey Palmer Issues Statement Thanking Community for Support
Lindsey Palmer, the wife of Trooper Wade Palmer, shared the following statement on Monday, March 18th, 2019: “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Montana and Utah for all of their support, and to all of the caring people throughout the nation that have offered...
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper in Critical Condition after Shooting
Early in the morning of March 15, near the Evaro Bar and Casino, Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer located a suspected vehicle matching the description of one involved in a Missoula shooting before midnight. Trooper Alex Hiday was the next officer to arrive on scene....
Montana Highway Patrol Commissions Nine New Troopers
Montana Highway Patrol Commissions Nine New Troopers Recruitment begins soon for next MHP Advanced Academy HELENA – The Montana Highway Patrol commissioned nine new troopers today at the 65th Advanced Academy Graduation ceremony. Chief Deputy Attorney General Jon Bennion addressed the graduates at the event, which took...