DALLAS, TX – A Houston-area real estate professional, Ashley Long, was tragically killed during a night out in downtown Dallas, leaving her family and friends to remember her as an ambitious, spirited, and loving individual. On April 5, Long was enjoying an evening with friends when an unexpected turn of events led to her untimely death.
Surveillance footage from that night shows a confrontation that began when a man accompanying Long brushed against a passing Mercedes on Main Street. The passenger of the Mercedes, identified as Kendrick Finch, exited the vehicle brandishing a firearm. According to police reports, the man with Long retrieved his own gun from her purse, leading Finch to open fire, injuring both Long and her companion.
Long was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to her injuries. Her companion survived, though he was also wounded in the exchange. The tragic event has left Long’s family devastated, grappling with the randomness of the violence that claimed her life.
In the days following the shooting, Finch contacted authorities, admitting he was the passenger in the Mercedes. However, it was not until April 18 that Finch surrendered to police after public appeals for information were made on social media.
Long’s family has been proactive in seeking justice for Ashley, using social media to ensure Finch was apprehended. They continue to advocate for awareness and justice, determined to honor her memory and spirit.
Reflecting on the incident, detectives noted that the timing of the events was tragically coincidental. Had Long been elsewhere, even moments earlier or later, the outcome might have been different. This randomness adds a layer of anguish to her family’s grief.
Ashley’s family is left to navigate life without her, cherishing memories of her vibrant personality and career aspirations. Her loss is deeply felt by those who knew her, as they adjust to a world without her nightly messages of love and care.
The community mourns the loss of a promising life cut short, as the investigation continues and legal proceedings unfold to hold those responsible accountable.