The victims of the tragic shooting at the Summerlin law firm have been identified as Dennis Prince and his wife, Ashley Prince, as reported by FOX5. The alleged shooter, Joe Houston, a Las Vegas attorney, is said to have shot the couple before committing suicide. A family member of Dennis Prince confirmed his death and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
However, the Clark County Coroner’s Office has yet to officially identify the victims.
The shooting reportedly took place during a child custody deposition at Prince Law Group, located on Charleston Boulevard and Pavilion Center Drive, as stated by lawyer Robert Eglet to Fox News Digital. Houston was said to be representing his son, Dylan Houston, in proceedings against his former daughter-in-law, Ashley Prince. Ashley was represented by her new husband, Dennis Prince, with whom she shares a six-month-old baby.
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Monday’s proceedings are believed to have been part of an ongoing custody battle between the former couple.
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In a statement released by the Prince Law Group, the firm expressed its deep sorrow over the tragic incident. "With profound sadness, Prince Law Group would like to thank everyone who has reached out to us with heartfelt messages of concern and sympathy over the tragic violence that occurred this morning in our offices. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the families involved," the statement read.
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During a press briefing, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department provided updates on the shooting, which occurred on the 5th floor of the law firm just after 10:00 a.m. "We were here within minutes. The first responders did not hesitate, they moved in and took care of business," Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated.
While the motive behind the shooting is still under investigation, McMahill confirmed that they have a working theory. "We have a theory, but we cannot release any more information at this point. All we know at this point is that a male and female are deceased," he said.
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The police also clarified that the gunman was not killed by officers but took his own life. The shooting was previously described as a "dynamic event."
Schools in the vicinity were briefly placed on a soft lockdown, which has since been lifted, according to Fox 5 News. The police assured that there is "no ongoing threat" to the community and that they are in the early stages of the investigation, promising to provide more details when available.
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Dennis Prince, as per the Prince Law Group website, was the founding member of the firm and lead trial counsel on all major cases. The website also revealed that Dennis was a father of three and an active community member, contributing his time to Substance Free Nevada, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs and information to the public, and assists families and individuals in need.
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