Howard Dewayne Bruce, 35, was killed in Birmingham, Alabama on September 5, 2017. According to investigators, Bruce was inside his truck when an assailant or assailants opened fire, with more than 60 shots fired at the vehicle. Bruce was struck multiple times; his truck was later struck by a train after the shooting.

The Birmingham Police Department classified the incident as a homicide and opened an investigation. Public details about persons of interest, suspects, or arrests have been scarce, and no law enforcement update announcing a resolution has been released.

If anyone saw Bruce on or before September 5, 2017, or has information about the shooting or why his truck was struck by a train, contact the Birmingham Police Department.