Las Vegas, Nevada – Tragedy struck in a law office in Las Vegas when a woman was shot and killed by her ex-father-in-law during a deposition. The victim, Ashley Prince, had filed documents for sole custody of her children with her ex-husband, Dylan Houston, on the morning of the shooting. The incident occurred during a deposition where Joe Houston II, the father of Dylan Houston, allegedly shot Ashley Prince and then took his own life.
The complex family dynamics involved in the case date back to Dylan and Ashley’s divorce a few years prior. Divorce records revealed disturbing details, including claims that Dylan Houston had tested positive for drugs and alcohol while having custody of their children. Ashley Prince also reportedly received abusive texts from him. Furthermore, Dylan Houston had a previous arrest for DUI, which was later reduced to reckless driving.
In a distressing turn of events, Ashley Prince filed a protective order against Dylan Houston in 2022. During the legal proceedings, Joe Houston II represented his son. The morning of the shooting, Ashley Prince filed documents seeking sole custody of her children.
Following the tragic incident, an emergency order was issued granting custody of the children to a member of Ashley Prince’s family. The case is set to continue with a scheduled hearing later in April.
Friends confirmed that the Princes had recently welcomed a new child together. Dennis Prince, a prominent figure who frequently discussed civil cases on media platforms, was among those impacted by the tragedy.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Prince Law Group expressed deep sorrow over the events and requested privacy for the families involved. This heartbreaking incident sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by families dealing with custody battles and legal disputes, underscoring the importance of addressing mental health and conflict resolution in such sensitive situations.