Bruce Erwin Jr., 41, known as KYD Erwin or Mr. 937 and active in promoting local events, was fatally shot in Dayton in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, 2026. Witnesses described a rolling shootout between two side-by-side vehicles at about 2:30 a.m. at Salem Avenue and Philadelphia Drive. Erwin’s truck ran through a yard and crashed into a brick barrier; he was found with fatal injuries and the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his identity.

Family and community members remembered Erwin as outspoken, helpful and a jokester who worked to bring people together. A vigil drew calls from relatives and local groups for an end to gun violence and cultural change. Dayton police launched a homicide investigation and canvassed the scene, asking the public for information. There has been no official announcement of arrests or named suspects.

Did anyone in Dayton see activity near Salem Avenue and Philadelphia Drive around 2:30 a.m. on May 31 that could help investigators?