A 23-year-old British woman, Lucy Harrison, was tragically shot dead by her father, Kris Harrison, at his home in Prosper, Texas, following a heated argument earlier in the day over Donald Trump and political views.
Lucy, originally from Warrington, Cheshire, had traveled to the United States with her boyfriend, Sam Littler, to visit her father. According to court testimony, the argument escalated when Lucy confronted her father about sensitive issues, asking how he would feel if she were sexually assaulted. Her father allegedly replied that he had two other daughters who lived with him, implying that it “wouldn’t bother him as much.”
The confrontation reportedly intensified before Lucy and Sam were due to leave for the airport. Sam told authorities that Kris took Lucy by the hand into a ground-floor bedroom, and roughly 15 seconds later, a gunshot was heard. Lucy was found lying on the floor with a fatal gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.
During the inquest, it was revealed that Kris Harrison had struggled with alcohol and admitted consuming a significant amount of wine earlier in the day. He claimed that the shooting was accidental, stating that he had shown Lucy his Glock 9mm semi-automatic handgun and that it “suddenly went off.”
Lucy was known for her passion for debate and often engaged her father in discussions over politics and gun rights. Her death has sparked international attention and renewed conversations about family conflict, gun safety, and domestic disputes.
The UK coroner ruled that Lucy had been unlawfully killed, and the investigation continues into the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. Family and friends remember Lucy as a vibrant, caring young woman whose life was tragically cut short.
