LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tragedy struck a law office in a Las Vegas, Nevada affluent neighborhood during a deposition hearing in a child custody case. The incident, which unfolded in the Summerlin neighborhood, resulted in two individuals losing their lives at the hand of the shooter, who then turned the gun on himself, authorities revealed.
According to Las Vegas police homicide Lt. Jason Johansson, the shooter, a man in his 70s, opened fire during the hearing, targeting a man in his 50s and a woman in her 30s. Johansson noted that the shooting occurred shortly after the hearing commenced, implicating that the victims were “very specific targets.”
While seven people were present in the room at the time, four managed to flee and seek help, including a court reporter. Fortunately, children involved in the custody case were unharmed and secure. Johansson refrained from disclosing the identities of those involved but pointed out that the incident took place in suite No. 560, which houses the law office of Las Vegas attorney Dennis Prince, of the Prince Law Group.
The Prince Law Group issued a statement expressing gratitude for the outpouring of concern following the tragedy that unfolded at their offices. The Clark County Coroner’s Office indicated that information about the victims and the shooter remained unavailable.
Following the shooting, investigators scoured the shooter’s red Ford Expedition parked outside the six-story office building without disclosing what they found. Situated approximately 30 minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, the Summerlin community spans about 13 miles along the city’s western border.
The violence that transpired in the quiet office building has deeply affected the community, leaving many seeking answers and grappling with a sense of loss. As authorities continue their investigation, the events of that fateful day serve as a stark reminder of the impact of domestic conflicts on individuals and families.