A family visit to Texas ended in tragedy when 23-year-old Lucy Harrison died from a single gunshot wound while visiting her father in Prosper, near Dallas. Lucy had traveled from Warrington, Cheshire, for what was meant to be a holiday. Instead, events unfolded that have shocked both the UK and the United States.
According to evidence presented at Cheshire Coroner’s Court and reported by the BBC, Lucy and her father had a heated argument about politics, including views on Donald Trump. The discussion reportedly became emotional. Shortly before Lucy was due to leave for the airport, her father led her into a bedroom. Moments later, a gun discharged.
Lucy Harrison was shot and killed by her own father for speaking out against Donald Trump. Say her name pic.twitter.com/ydzmjdKiqS
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Her father later told investigators the shooting was accidental. He said he had taken a handgun from his bedside cabinet to show her, and it fired unexpectedly. He admitted he had been drinking wine that day and had struggled with alcohol in the past. Police noted the smell of alcohol, and CCTV confirmed he had bought wine earlier.
Although authorities initially investigated the case as possible manslaughter, a grand jury in Collin County, Texas, declined to bring criminal charges. The inquest in the UK continues to examine the facts.
Lucy was remembered by her mother as passionate, warm, and full of life. Her death has raised painful questions about family conflict, alcohol, and firearms — and how quickly a heated moment can turn irreversible.