The incident involves Lucy Harrison, who was on vacation in the United States with her father Chris Harrison, and her boyfriend Sam Litler. According to Litler, the couple often discussed Lucy's discomfort with her father's views on firearms, which often left her feeling distressed. The situation escalated on January 10, the day they planned to return to the UK, when a heated argument erupted between Lucy and her father regarding political issues, particularly concerning Donald Trump, who was about to be inaugurated as president.

During the argument, Lucy attempted to express her feelings by posing a poignant question to her father about how he would react if she were to be the victim in a sensitive situation, mentioning topics such as sexual assault. Her father's response, indicating a lack of concern by mentioning he had two other daughters, highlights an alarming perspective on his relationship with Lucy. Tragically, just a short time later, Lucy was attacked by her father in the kitchen shortly before their scheduled departure to the airport.

This incident raises critical conversation points about family dynamics, the psychological impacts of political discourse on personal relationships, and how deeply ingrained attitudes towards issues such as firearm ownership can influence familial interactions. The implications of such a violent outburst within a family context underscore the potential dangers of unresolved conflicts and the need for communication and understanding in addressing personal and political differences.