Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old British woman, was shot dead by her father, Kris Harrison, while she was visiting his home in Prosper, Texas. An inquest held at Cheshire Coroner's Court concluded that her death was unlawful, with the coroner describing the father's actions as reckless. The incident occurred in January of the previous year, and during the inquest, it was revealed that the two had argued about political matters on the same day as the shooting.

Kris Harrison, who was described as a functioning alcoholic, claimed that the gun went off accidentally. However, Senior Coroner Jacqueline Devonish found that it was not an accidental shooting, stating that to shoot his daughter through the chest while she was standing indicated a deliberate action. The details of the incident brought to light concerns about the level of gun safety and issues related to alcohol abuse, particularly in familial contexts.

The coroner's ruling raises questions about the responsibility of gun ownership and the need for stricter regulations regarding firearms, especially in domestic situations involving potential alcohol abuse. Lucy's tragic death has sparked discussions in the UK and beyond about the implications of such incidents and the effects they have on families and communities.