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Bruce Erwin

Case from Dayton, OH dated May 31, 2026

Victim Details

Bruce Erwin

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2026-05-31

41

Bruce

Erwin

07/07/2026

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In the early hours of Sunday, May 31, 2026, the life of 41-year-old Bruce Erwin Jr. was tragically cut short in a brazen act of violence on the streets of Dayton, Ohio. Known affectionately as "KYD" Erwin or "Mr. 937," he was a well-known and beloved figure in his community, recognized for his work in promoting local events and parties. The shooting, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of Salem Avenue and Philadelphia Drive, was described by witnesses as a "rolling shootout" invo ...
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  • DaytonDailyNews.com: 1 injured in shooting two days after Dayton mayor calls for stop to gun violence
  • WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio: Man killed, 3 others injured during separate shootings in Montgomery County
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