A 23-year-old British woman, Lucy Harrison, was tragically shot and killed while visiting her father’s home in Prosper, Texas, in January, according to reports from Cheshire Live. Harrison, from Warrington, England, was on vacation in the U.S. when she sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest from a firearm fired at “medium range,” authorities confirmed. She was pronounced dead shortly before 4 p.m. on January 10 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Texas. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, but details surrounding the shooting, including the circumstances and the identity of the shooter, remain unclear. An autopsy revealed no traces of drugs or alcohol in her system, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.
Harrison was visiting her father, Kris Harrison, at the time of the incident. The Prosper Police Department conducted a “thorough investigation” into the case, according to a town representative, and has handed over its findings to the Collin County District Attorney for further action. Meanwhile, an inquest into Harrison’s death was opened on February 12 by Warrington Coroners Court, as confirmed by Cheshire Police.
In a heartfelt statement, Harrison’s family described her as a vibrant and fearless individual who embraced life fully. “She was the embodiment of wonderful contradictions; she adored travel and experiencing new cultures, yet she also loved the comfort of home, snuggling in her pajamas with candles lit,” they said. Her former school, Great Sankey High School in Warrington, also paid tribute, remembering her as a “bright, dedicated, and well-liked” student who left a positive mark on her community.
The case has drawn significant attention, with PEOPLE reaching out to Prosper Police for updates, though no response had been received at the time of reporting. As the investigation continues, Harrison’s family and friends mourn the loss of a young woman whose life was cut tragically short.
