May 19, 2025

Real Estate Agent Fatally Shot in Downtown Dallas

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A tragic shooting incident in downtown Dallas has resulted in the death of 28-year-old real estate agent Ashlee Long. The shooting occurred after a confrontation outside a bar when a passenger from a parked vehicle opened fire. Long sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead, while her companion survived. The suspected shooter has been charged with murder and claims self-defense. The incident has raised concerns about gun violence and safety in crowded public areas, attracting significant attention from the local community and legal authorities.

Dallas – In a tragic incident that has left the local community in shock, 28-year-old real estate agent Ashlee Long was shot and killed early Saturday morning on April 5, 2025, in downtown Dallas. The confrontation, which occurred shortly after 2 a.m., erupted as Long and her friends were leaving a bar.

According to reports, the altercation began when William Kistler, a 36-year-old companion of Long, inadvertently brushed against a parked Mercedes. Kendrick Finch, a 34-year-old passenger in the vehicle, exited with a firearm and opened fire on both Long and Kistler. Long sustained severe injuries and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, while Kistler survived the encounter. Eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage confirmed that Finch discharged at least eight shots in a crowded area during the incident.

Following the shooting, Finch was charged with murder and later turned himself in on April 18, after Long’s family publicly appealed for assistance in locating him. His legal representatives have claimed that the shooting was an act of self-defense, asserting that Kistler had instigated the confrontation. Finch has a known criminal history that includes prior drug charges and burglary.

In the aftermath of the shooting, Kistler has also faced legal consequences, being charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. He is currently detained in Collin County Jail. Meanwhile, Finch was granted release on May 13 after posting a $500,000 bond, despite the court denying requests to lower the bond amount.

The family of Ashlee Long is urging for justice and has been particularly vocal about their desire for Finch to remain in custody. Long, who graduated from the University of Houston in 2019, was engaged to be married at the time of her untimely death. Her family has described her as a dedicated professional and a compassionate individual who touched the lives of many around her.

Witnesses of the shooting described a scene of chaos in the moments leading up to the tragedy. The public’s response has included growing concerns surrounding gun violence and safety protocols in populous areas, raising questions about the handling of firearms in crowded settings.

Prosecutors have expressed their determination to seek justice in the case, which has captured the attention of the Dallas community and ignited discussions on broader issues related to gun laws and public safety.

The details surrounding the incident continue to unfold as both the legal proceedings against Finch and the impact on Long’s family and friends remain at the forefront of community concern.

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