On January 10, 2025, Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old British woman from Warrington, Cheshire, was fatally shot while visiting her father's home in Prosper, Texas. The incident occurred on the day she was scheduled to return to the UK after spending the Christmas holidays with her father, Kris Harrison, her stepmother, and younger siblings. An autopsy determined that Lucy Harrison died from a single gunshot wound to the chest, inflicted by another person.
Toxicology reports indicated no presence of alcohol, nicotine, illicit drugs, or prescription medications in her system at the time of death.
The Prosper Police Department conducted a thorough investigation into the shooting, classifying the case as a "criminally negligent homicide." A heavily redacted police report confirmed that a suspect and five witnesses, including two minors, had been identified. The findings were forwarded to the Collin County District Attorney's Office for review. The case is expected to be presented to a grand jury to determine whether criminal charges will be filed.
Lucy Harrison was a former student at Manchester Metropolitan University and had previously worked for the British online retailer Boohoo. Her family described her as someone who lived life "fiercely and fearlessly," with a huge capacity to love and be loved. They expressed being "utterly heartbroken" over her untimely death. An inquest into her death was opened at Cheshire Coroner's Court and adjourned until March 28, 2025.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the suspect has not been publicly disclosed. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities awaiting the grand jury's decision on potential charges.
