A “gorgeous” and “fearless” British woman was fatally shot at her father’s house in Texas, an inquest heard today.
On Friday, January 10, Lucy Harrison, 23, from Warrington, died following an incident at her dad’s home in Prosper, Texas, reports the Mirror. An inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death was opened at Warrington Coroners court today, Wednesday, February 12.
Cheshire Constabulary said: “An inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death was opened at Warrington Coroner’s court on Wednesday, February 12. The inquest was adjourned until Friday 28 March 2024. Lucy’s family have requested that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
A written report following the inquest opening said: “Ms Harrison was on holiday in the USA when she has been fatally shot with a firearm.”
After the hearing, her mother and boyfriend released a joint statement through police in a touching tribute to her, saying she was ‘truly thriving in life’. They said: “Lucy was life. She lived it fiercely and fearlessly, not being afraid to feel all that life has to offer. Lucy unashamedly loved – she had a huge capacity to love and be loved.
“She was the embodiment of wonderful contradictions; she adored travel and being away, experiencing new places and cultures, yet at the same time, she loved nothing more than snuggling up in her pyjamas with her candles on at home.
“She could be dramatic and elaborate situations like it was the end of the world, yet she could also be straight talking and not afraid to have bold conversations. She was truly thriving in life and although this gives us great comfort, we are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful, gorgeous Luce.”
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