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April 7, 2022

Names released in Roseville Officer Involved Shooting

ST. PAUL — The Ramsey County Medical Examiner has identified the man who died following an active shooter/officer involved shooting incident on April 5 in Roseville. The medical examiner said Jesse Henri Werling, 53, of Roseville, died at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after being shot by a Roseville police officer.

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified the law enforcement officers involved in the incident. Officer Ryan Duxbury continues to be treated at Region’s Hospital. Werling shot Officer Duxbury during the incident. Officer Duxbury has been with the Roseville Police Department for three years.

Werling was firing multiple rounds as officers arrived on the scene. As officers set up a perimeter, Duxbury was shot. Werling continued firing. At one point, two officers discharged their firearms, striking Werling.

• Officer Boua Chang has been with the Roseville Police Department for 11 years.
• Officer Bryan Anderson has been with the Roseville Police Department for 16 years.

Both officers are on standard administrative leave.

Portions of the incident were captured on body cameras and squad cameras.

BCA crime scene personnel recovered a .22 caliber scoped lever action rifle from near where Werling was shot.

The BCA’s investigation of the incident is still in its early stages. When the investigation is complete, the BCA will provide its findings without recommendation to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for review.

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