A tragic shooting at a law office in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas has left three people dead, authorities confirmed on Monday.
A law firm in the Summerlin area near the Red Rock Resort became the scene of a violent shooting this morning, prompting a significant response from local law enforcement.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is currently investigating the incident that has reportedly left multiple victims, according to police sources per 8 News Now.
The shooting occurred shortly after 10 a.m. inside a business located at the 10800 block of Charleston Boulevard, near Pavilion Center Drive, an area known for its bustling activity and proximity to several local businesses and attractions.
The intersection has been closed to traffic as police work the scene, with authorities advising the public to avoid the area due to the extensive police presence.
In a statement released to the public, LVMPD confirmed their response to the incident: “We are investigating a shooting inside a business near Pavilion Center Drive and Charleston. This is a dynamic event and multiple LVMPD emergency vehicles are responding. Please avoid the area. We will have more info soon.”
According to sources from Channel 13, the shooting took place at the Prince Law Group, located at the corner of Charleston Boulevard and Pavilion Center Drive. The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motive and the condition of the victims, remain unclear at this early stage.
LVMPD has advised that this is a “dynamic event” and has deployed multiple emergency vehicles to the location. The area surrounding the incident has been cordoned off, causing significant disruptions to local traffic as the investigation continues.
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According to LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill, “This shooting occurred at a law office. There are two deceased victims, and the shooter is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. The multi-story office building with hundreds of people inside was evacuated during this incident. The motive and the relationship between the victims and the shooter are under investigation.”
8 News Now reported:
The shooting happened in the Prince Law Group’s fifth-floor office during a child custody deposition involving Prince’s wife and her ex-husband, whom sources identified as Houston’s son and whom he was also representing. Prince and his wife recently had a child together.
Records show Dylan Houston filed for divorce from then-named Ashley Houston in 2021.
Police received a call of a shooting shortly after 10 a.m. inside a business in the 10800 block of Charleston Boulevard near Pavilion Center Drive.
On Monday afternoon, LVMPD Lt. Jason Johansson said seven people were in the room during the deposition. Joe Houston targeted his two victims, Johansson said, without identifying the shooter or the victims.
Police were searching Joe Houston’s home on Monday evening near Buffalo Drive and Desert Inn Road, Johansson said without identifying the shooter.
“The suspect was not killed by police. We believe he took his own life,” McMahill added Monday afternoon.
