officer-involved-shooting · 1900 block of Ashland Drive Northwest in Rochester, Minnesota

What happened after Cleavon White was fatally shot by Officer Josiah Duit?

What happened?

Cleavon White was fatally shot by Officer Josiah Duit on March 11, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota, after White reportedly grabbed an officer's firearm. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating the incident, and the Olmsted County Attorney's Office has not yet made a decision regarding charges as of March 27, 2026.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 19, 2026
Sources: KROC-AM News; Patch

Timeline

  1. Cleavon White, 47, was fatally shot by Officer Josiah Duit in an apartment on the 1900 block of Ashland Drive Northwest in Rochester, Minnesota, around 9:30 p.m. Officer Duit was placed on critical incident leave.

  2. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) identified Cleavon White as the deceased and Josiah Duit as the officer involved.

  3. The Rochester Police Department released body-worn camera video of the incident.

  4. Reports clarified that Cleavon White grabbed Officer Levi Wilkin's holstered firearm, which discharged, and identified Officer Emily Dunford as another officer present. Officer Duit's three years of experience were also noted.

  5. The BCA investigation remains ongoing, and the Olmsted County Attorney's Office has not yet made a decision regarding charges.

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