Father unlawfully killed daughter in Texas shooting after Trump argument
In Brief
A British woman was unlawfully killed by her father in Texas following a dispute about Donald Trump.
Key Facts
- Lucy Harrison, 23, from Warrington, was shot in the chest by her father Kris Harrison in Prosper, Texas on 10 January last year
- Lucy worked as a fashion buyer for Boohoo
- The shooting followed an argument between Lucy and her father about Donald Trump
- Kris Harrison was described as alcoholic and reckless during the inquest
- A coroner ruled that Lucy Harrison was unlawfully killed
What Happened
Lucy Harrison was visiting her father Kris Harrison in Prosper, Texas, when they argued about Donald Trump. During the dispute, Kris Harrison shot Lucy in the chest with a semi-automatic handgun on 10 January last year. She died as a result of the shooting, and a coroner has ruled her death unlawful.
Why It Matters
The ruling highlights issues of domestic violence and gun safety within families. It also draws attention to the consequences of alcohol abuse and reckless behavior. The case has implications for legal accountability in cross-border incidents involving British nationals.
Sources
- BBC News — Dad unlawfully killed daughter in Texas shooting, coroner rules(3h ago)
- The Guardian — Briton shot by father in Texas after row about Trump was unlawfully killed, coroner rules(1h ago)
