WSP Marysville Press Conference

Washington State Patrol (WSP) Chief John R. Batiste provides remarks on the loss of Trooper Christopher M. Gadd #927, who was killed in the line of duty just before 3 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024. Introducing Chief Batiste is WSP Government and Media Relations (GMR) Captain Deion Glover. The press conference was held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the District 7 Marysville Headquarters Office.

[@tamikoler3708]

My heart is heavy as my youngest son is about to be commissioned on 3/27/24 to serve and protect the people of this state. As a mother of a trooper it is extremely hard to accept that this is a risk that he will face everyday as he serves. My heart is broken for Trooper Gadd’s family and especially his baby girl who lost her daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they mourn this loss. I pray that God keeps them close and helps them heal. I pray that God looks over and protects all the troopers each day as they serve and allows them to always come home. Trooper Gadd is a hero and will never be forgotten. You are all appreciated and so very precious. God bless and always come home.

[@Bames-fc1pj]

I hope for the best for your son

[@wspgovandmedia]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@Abandonship31]

😢 Rest in peace Trooper Christopher M. Gadd thank you for your service and all those who continue to serve.

[@blwnova4155]

WSP Troopers are always polite and professional. This is an utter waste

[@cameronvasiliou9774]

Taken too young! Rest in peace Trooper! Prayers to your family!

[@eddiehand1816]

What a tragedy. My family will be praying for peace and safety for Trooper Gadd's family, as well as for the other men and women in service who have lost their comrade.

[@rickysea]

God Bless. Godspeed. Go easy brother!

[@charlenewatson7335]

God bless this family. RIP Christopher 🙏🙏🙏

[@guddsitizen4024]

God bless this horrible tragedy. Let us pray for more blessings

[@MrHappy-hs6sn]

Sorry for your loss. Hope the family is ok.

[@richcassady4463]

RIP Trooper Gadd. Thank you for your service. I am sad and sorry for his passing.

[@JoyDan1943]

I'm deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Trooper Christopher M. Gadd #927. It's always heartbreaking to lose someone who has dedicated their life to serving and protecting others. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues in the Washington State Patrol during this difficult time.

[@vancepitzer1068]

Horrible tragedy - God bless

[@RobertWalker-i3o]

SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER!!!!!! Its the LAW

[@jonhagan7378]

Hard to watch. We lost a brother. Peace to the fallen. 😢

[@SuperSSJ100Goku]

god bless you all

[@guddsitizen4024]

Such a waste of a wonderful innocent young man. At age 27 is to you to be out past midnight. Trying to stop moving vehicles should only be done in the day time with your crew. Sigh. Hopefully young men don’t go out this late at light and stand in the road

[@josephbyrd2312]

They have a job too do!!!!!! We as the public, need to be aware, and get over when law enforcement has a vehicle stopped...