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British woman, 23, shot dead by dad in Texas after 'row about Donald Trump'
A 23-year-old fashion buyer from Cheshire, UK, was tragically shot and killed by her father in January 2025 while on vacation in Prosper, Texas.
Per BBC News, Lucy Harrison had been staying with her father Kris and his family when the incident occurred and was preparing to return to the UK when tensions escalated. The argument that led to her death stemmed from a heated discussion about Donald Trump.
According to testimony provided at Cheshire coroner's court, Lucy Harrison had become increasingly upset over her father's ownership of a gun. Her boyfriend, Sam Littler, who had accompanied her on the trip, shared that her father, Kris Harrison, had struggled with alcohol addiction in the past and that Lucy would often argue with him about his firearms.
Littler recalled that on the morning of January 10, the couple had planned to leave for the airport when the discussion about Trump led to an emotional confrontation between Lucy and her father.
Arguments and tragic outcome
The argument, which reportedly grew intense, led Lucy to retreat upstairs in distress. A short time later, while preparing to leave, Lucy was in the kitchen when her father took her into a ground-floor bedroom.
About 15 seconds later, Littler heard a loud bang, followed by Kris Harrison screaming for his wife. Littler rushed into the room to find Lucy on the floor near the bathroom entrance, with her father shouting incoherently.
Despite the investigation into the shooting, local authorities in the United States confirmed that no charges would be brought against Kris Harrison. A grand jury in 2025 decided there was insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges, issuing a "no-bill" decision.
The inquest into Lucy Harrison's death continued in Cheshire, where legal representatives of the family made motions for potential bias in the proceedings. However, these were denied by the presiding coroner, who rejected the motion to recuse herself from the case. The inquest is expected to conclude soon.
The aftermath and legal considerations
Despite the tragic events that led to Lucy Harrison's death, the legal proceedings have drawn attention to the complex nature of the situation. Kris Harrison's legal team argued against the inquest's approach, suggesting it resembled a criminal investigation, while representatives for Lucy's family maintained that he was solely responsible for the fatal incident.
The legal proceedings continue, with the case shedding light on the troubling circumstances surrounding the tragic loss.