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Case Description
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On September 5, 2017, 35-year-old Howard Dewayne Bruce was fatally shot in Birmingham's West End community. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM as Bruce was driving his truck near the intersection of 15th Way and Pearson Avenue. After being struck by multiple gunshots, his vehicle continued moving and was subsequently hit by a Norfolk Southern train. Bruce was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators discovered over 60 shell casings at the scene, indica ...Read More
Victim Details

Howard Dewayne Bruce

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2017-09-05

35

Howard

Dewayne Bruce

Yes

11/21/2025