Las Vegas, Nevada – A tragic shooting took place on Monday morning at a law firm in Summerlin, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and the gunman himself. The incident occurred during a deposition involving the shooter’s son, whom he had been representing, and his former daughter-in-law’s attorney.
Authorities reported that the shooter, identified as Joseph Houston, opened fire at the Prince Law Group office, targeting the former daughter-in-law, Ashley Prince, and her lawyer, Dennis Prince. Following the shootings, Houston turned the gun on himself, ending his own life. Fortunately, the son being deposed survived the attack.
According to Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill, the shooting was deemed as targeted and domestic-related, with no further threat to the public. The tragic event unfolded around 10 a.m. at the fifth-floor law office on West Charleston Boulevard near Pavilion Center Drive.
The victims, Ashley Prince, Dennis Prince, and Joseph Houston, were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that Ashley and Dennis Prince died from multiple gunshot wounds, while Houston died by suicide. Robert Eglet, a colleague of Dennis Prince, spoke highly of him, describing him as a respected trial lawyer with decades of experience.
In the aftermath of the shooting, first responders evacuated the building and implemented an active-shooter protocol. Hundreds of individuals from nearby businesses were safely evacuated. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the motive behind the attack and examining the suspect’s vehicle for further evidence.
As the community grapples with the tragedy, resources such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are available for those in need of support. The law office on the fifth floor, where the shooting took place, did not provide any statements following the incident. Police have established an assistance center at the nearby Red Rock Casino for those affected by the shooting.