The family of Ashley Long, a Texas real estate agent, was devastated after she was fatally shot in the street. This tragic event unfolded after they were shown disturbing footage of her last moments in a Dallas courtroom on Wednesday.
Long, 28, was killed when her boyfriend, William Kistler, was also shot during an incident on April 5th in downtown Dallas, a scene described as horrifying by prosecutors. Family members, wearing T-shirts with Long’s name, were visibly shaken and asked to leave when the video played.
The footage captured Kistler trying to separate Long from a stranger. Tension escalated, leading to violence as Kistler confronted the person before touching a white Mercedes parked nearby. Surveillance images revealed that Kendrick Finch, the shooter, emerged from the vehicle armed.
Finch’s defense attorney argued in court that his client acted in self-defense. He posed questions about Kistler’s actions before Finch exited the vehicle. Detective Ronald Kramer responded, confirming that Kistler was struggling with Long in the street at the time.
During the exchange, Finch’s attorney suggested that Kistler’s intentions were unclear when he pointed his gun at Finch. Kramer noted that it appeared Finch shot first as Long began to fall.
Long’s family members chose not to speak during this hearing, but had previously shared their heartbreak. On the day of the incident, Long was in Dallas for a networking event, having traveled from Houston. She succumbed to her injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Michelle Long, Ashley’s mother, expressed profound grief, stating that her daughter was simply “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” She emphasized how much Ashley meant to her.
A judge denied Finch’s request to reduce his bond. He remains incarcerated at the Dallas County Jail under a bond of $500,000.
Finch contacted the police the day after the shooting to confess his involvement but failed to turn himself in promptly, resulting in a warrant for his arrest. He eventually surrendered on April 18th, and his trial is scheduled to start early next year.
