Ryan Duxbury, Roseville Police officer shot on duty, underwent surgery
Roseville Police Officer Ryan Duxbury (Roseville Police Department / Supplied)
(FOX 9) - Roseville Police Officer Ryan Duxbury is continuing to recover after he was shot while responding to an incident Tuesday evening.
Chief Erika Scheider says Duxbury underwent surgery Friday afternoon "to remove the bullet lodged in his neck" and is continuing to heal from his injuries.
"Although Ryan continues to improve each day, he has a long road to a full recovery. He and his family remain in good spirits and are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the community," she wrote.
Duxbury, a three-year veteran of the Roseville Police Department, was shot in the face while responding to a call of shots fired along West Owasso Boulevard near Lake Owasso.
Police shot and killed the suspect in that incident, 53-year-old Jesse Werling, after they say he fired more than 100 rounds during the incident that lasted for more than an hour and covered multiple city blocks.
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"We were fortunate to have our officers responding from trainings, specialty units, and even from their own homes when the call came out on Tuesday night. Fifteen Roseville Police Officers rushed to the scene without hesitation and demonstrated incredible bravery and courage," Scheider wrote.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help with his care.
Here is Roseville Police Chief Erika Scheider's full statement:
Our thoughts are with Officer Ryan Duxbury and his family, especially today as he underwent surgery. Although Ryan continues to improve each day, he has a long road to a full recovery. He and his family remain in good spirits and are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the community.
We were fortunate to have our officers responding from trainings, specialty units, and even from their own homes when the call came out on Tuesday night. Fifteen Roseville Police Officers rushed to the scene without hesitation and demonstrated incredible bravery and courage. Numerous neighboring law enforcement agencies responded to assist.
With the speed in which information spread on social media, many of the officers’ families learned an officer had been struck by gunfire. The families waited for hours to hear if their loved one would be coming home. The magnitude of Tuesday night has taken a toll on all of our officers and their families. Officer wellness will be a top priority of the department in the coming days and months.
I want to thank the community for the outpouring of support. The kind cards, flowers, treats, and overall support has been unbelievable and means so much to the department as we work to move forward. Thank you for your continued support. Although this has been a challenging week for our department, our officers continue to serve and are ready to answer the call.
Today, I could not be prouder to lead the amazing men and women of the Roseville Police Department.