Howard Dewayne Bruce

Murdered
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
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    Victim Details

    Howard Dewayne Bruce

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2017-09-05

    35

    Howard

    Dewayne Bruce

    Yes

    11/24/2024

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