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Lemuel Delray Bruce ("DJ")
- Oct. 16, 2020 -
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(30240)
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Resided: |
Tomball TX, USA
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Born: | Aug. 23, 1976 |
Fallen: | Oct. 16, 2020 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 44 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Houston Fire Marshal's Office - TX
1801 Smith 600 77002, TX
USA (832)395.8542 |
County: | Harris |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Fire |
Hero's Rank: | Investigator |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
5 years
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Bio: Investigator Bruce was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Houston Fire Department for 16 years
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Lemuel 'DJ' Bruce was born to Charlotte Taylor and Delray Bruce, Sr., he grew up in north Houston, was a dedicated Boy Scout, and graduated from Klein Oak High School in 1995. DJ then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served honorably for five years and became one of the youngest Black Hawk helicopter crew chiefs in the history of the Corps. He later served in the Army National Guard.
From scouting as a young man to the military and then the fire service and as an investigator, DJ committed early on to a life of service. Along the way, he constantly strived to improve himself and provide for his family, working many side jobs and obtaining a fire science engineering degree. He seemed to always be preparing for his next test. DJ’s interests off the job were diverse – from wood working to beekeeping, bottling beer, high-end whiskey, and old-school country music. As many of DJ’s friends have said, life was 'Better with Bruce.'
DJ’s final job assignment as an arson investigator matched his inquisitive personality: He loved to learn, he was ambitious, and he wanted to right wrongs. His professional dedication was surpassed only by his commitment to his family. Throughout his 15-year marriage to Rachel, DJ made time every day for his family – no matter what his job and academic commitments required.
DJ was a proud member of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association (HPFFA), the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), and Combined Law Enforcement Agencies of Texas (CLEAT). |
Survived by: |
Rachel - Wife & 12-year-old daughter, and 8-year-old son.
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Joshua De La Cerda :: Caucasian
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Male
- 33 years old
died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene
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Location: |
Houston,
TX
USA
Fri. Oct. 16, 2020
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Summary: |
Investigator Lemuel Bruce was shot and killed at about 3:30 am while conducting surveillance as part of an ongoing arson investigation in the Timbergrove and Heights areas.
He and six other investigators were conducting surveillance following a string of vehicle fires. Investigator Bruce noticed a car matching the description near the intersection of Seamist Drive and West 18th Street, four blocks away from where another vehicle fire had been set minutes earlier. He was in radio contact with the other investigators and was attempting to coordinate a stop of the vehicle when the man opened fire on him, striking him multiple times.
Despite his wounds, Investigator Bruce was able to return fire. The subject committed suicide.
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Last Updated: Oct. 31, 2020 |
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