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BBC News
27-06-2025
- BBC News
No criminal charges over British woman shot dead in US
US authorities have said no criminal charges will be made over the death of a British woman who was shot during a Harrison, 23, from Warrington, was visiting her father in the town of Prosper in Texas when she was fatally wounded on 10 local district attorney's office confirmed "the grand jury voted a no-bill, which means there will be no criminal charges related to the death".In a tribute released to the Warrington Guardian, Ms Harrison's mother Jane Coates said: "Although we have tried so hard to prepare for this moment, it is a brutal outcome to accept." The exact circumstances of how Ms Harrison was shot have not been publicly revealed. A heavily redacted police report previously said a suspect had been identified by officers, along with five witnesses, at her father's property. 'No accountability' Ms Coates said a grand jury, which had since reviewed the case, "concluded that the evidence didn't meet the threshold for criminal charges"."This means that, as far as they are concerned, there will be no criminal charges for the person who shot Lucy."She added her family found it "baffling and beyond comprehension" that there would be "no accountability for what happened to my daughter"."The international element, coupled with a different legal system, practice and thresholds, makes the outcome even harder and more frustrating to accept."Along with Ms Harrison's partner, Sam Littler, she said she would "welcome learning more from communities and groups in Texas who are working to prevent gun deaths".Ms Coates added her daughter, who studied sociology and took part in college debates, would have been a "fierce advocate of this". UK inquest Mr Littler, who met Ms Harrison when they attended the same school, said: "This outcome has left us baffled, heartbroken and it has been incredibly frustrating to understand the thresholds and legal system in Texas."He said he was "one of the very fortunate ones who met 'their person' at a very young age and I will be forever grateful to experience that, even for just one minute"."Like Jane, I miss the smiles, the belly laughs, and how passionate and driven she was when she talked about her work."A UK coroner is due to hold an inquest over Ms Harrison's death at a later date, Ms Coates 400 people attended her daughter's funeral at a church in Warrington, where the young couple had recently bought a home. Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Mother's fury as British graduate's 'killer' will not face justice after she was shot dead at her father's US home
The mother of a British graduate killed by a gunshot wound at her father's home in the US has hit out at the 'baffling' decision by police which means her 'killer' will never face justice. A manslaughter investigation was launched in February after Lucy Harrison, 23, from Warrington, Cheshire, was killed at her father's house in Prosper, Texas, on January 10. Coroners found she died of a gunshot wound to the chest and she 'was shot by another person' from a 'medium range'. US police investigated her death as a case of 'negligent manslaughter'. Yesterday it was announced that no charges were being issued over the death of Ms Harrison, a decision she has described as 'beyond comprehension'. Mother Jane, from Warrington, Cheshire, told the Sun: 'Although we have tried so hard to prepare for this moment, it is a brutal outcome to accept. 'It is baffling and beyond comprehension to us, our families and friends, that there is to be no accountability for what happened to my daughter. 'The international element, coupled with a different legal system, practice, and thresholds, makes the outcome even harder and more frustrating to accept.' She also thanked those around her for their support and said she hopes to engage with groups in Texas working to prevent gun deaths, something she says Lucy would have been a 'fierce advocate' for. Jane also promised to honour the words in the last Mother's Day card she received from her daughter - to 'keep mumming it'. The former Manchester Metropolitan University student died the day she was shot at 3.47 pm local time. A previous police report revealed there were five witnesses to the incident, including two children. An inquest was then opened into her death at Warrington Coroners Court on February 12. 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.' A spokesperson for Prosper Police Department said the case had gone through the courts in the US with 'no prosecution'. An autopsy report from Chester Gwin, MD assistant county medical examiner for Collin County, found she died as a result of a single gunshot wound fired by another person. It also confirmed Lucy tested negative for alcohol and drugs and was pronounced dead at the Baylor Scott and White Medical Centre in Texas on January 10. She was visiting her father, Kris Harrison, who lives in the state and is believed to have family in Southport. Lucy had been due to fly back to Manchester on the day she was shot after visiting family over the Christmas period. Just hours before being shot she was posing for photographs in the snow. A tribute from Lucy's mother and boyfriend, released by Cheshire Police, 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.' An inquest hearing is set to take place at Cheshire Coroner's Court on Museum Street, Warrington on October 29. Following her death in February, Prosper police identified a suspect and five witnesses. A heavily-redacted police report from the Prosper Police Department at the time confirmed the case was being investigated as a 'criminally negligent homicide'. The document, which was seen by MailOnline, said a 'suspect' had been identified in the case, as well as five witnesses, two of whom are minors. The family have requested that, if desired, donations be made to Peace and Mind UK - a charity based in Lucy's hometown founded in memory of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey.
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Tragic update into death of Brit, 23, ‘shot in chest' at dad's US home as her mum reveals ‘killer' will not face justice
MUM'S FURY Tragic update into death of Brit, 23, 'shot in chest' at dad's US home as her mum reveals 'killer' will not face justice Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE mum of a Brit woman shot dead at her dad's home in the US has revealed her fury after discovering her alleged killer will not face justice. Lucy Harrison, 23, was discovered at the property in the Prosper area of Texas on January 10. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Lucy Harrison was shot dead at her dad's US home Credit: Facebook 6 Criminal charges will not be brought Credit: Facebook At the time, authorities in the US confirmed she died after being shot in the chest by "another person". Officials revealed a suspect had been identified and that the case was being probed as "criminally negligent homicide". But Collin County District Attorney's Office has confirmed that a Grand Jury has issued a 'no-bill' in the case - meaning criminal charges will not be brought. Lucy's mum Jane Coates has now hit out at the "baffling" decision and said it was "beyond comprehension". She said the Grand Jury found the evidence did not meet the threshold for criminal proceedings. Jane, from Warrington, Cheshire, added: ""Although we have tried so hard to prepare for this moment, it is a brutal outcome to accept. "It is baffling and beyond comprehension to us, our families and friends, that there is to be no accountability for what happened to my daughter. "The international element, coupled with a different legal system, practice, and thresholds, makes the outcome even harder and more frustrating to accept. "The outpouring of love for Lucy, myself, Sam, and our families and friends, from our local community and beyond, has been overwhelming, and I cannot thank everyone enough for their ongoing support." Unlike Britain, in the US a Grand Jury of citizens meets to review evidence and decide whether to bring a prosecution. The hearings are conducted in secret, so details of who could have been charged have not been released. It previously emerged from a police report that five witnesses had been identified - including two children. Paying tribute, Jane said: "When the time is right, I would welcome learning more from communities and groups in Texas who are working to prevent gun deaths through education, partnerships, and policy change. "I know that Lucy would be a fierce advocate of this. "I miss her infectious belly laughs, her constant chatter about her dream job at Boohoo in Manchester, her requests to tickle her legs, travel plans, her tears - and there were many! "Most of all, as her mum, I miss spending time with the absolute light of my life. It was, and still is, a privilege to be her mum. "In the words of her final Mother's Day card to me, I'll 'keep mumming it'." An inquest in Cheshire heard how Lucy was "on holiday in the USA when she was fatally shot with a firearm". Just hours before the horror, Lucy could be seen posing happily in the snow with her family in touching last photos. Wearing a thick black coat, the graduate beamed next to her dad, younger siblings and stepmum. Lucy also grinned alongside her boyfriend, who she had flown to the US with just after Christmas to visit her family. The couple, who had just bought a house together, had been planning to fly back to Manchester the day after Lucy was discovered dead. Sam said: "Due to the legal proceedings over in America, Lucy's voice has been silenced, leaving myself and Jane completely heartbroken. "This outcome has left us baffled, heartbroken, and it has been incredibly frustrating to understand the thresholds and legal system in Texas. "Our whole life was planned out, and we began that first step by buying our own home. "I was one of the very fortunate ones who met 'their person' at a very young age, and I will be forever grateful to experience that, even for just one minute." The family have requested that, if desired, donations be made to Peace and Mind UK - a charity based in Lucy's hometown founded in memory of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey. 6 Lucy was due to fly home when she was shot Credit: Facebook 6 A homicide probe had been launched into her death Credit: Facebook 6 Final photos showed Lucy playing in the snow with her family Credit: Facebook
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tragic update into death of Brit, 23, ‘shot in chest' at dad's US home as her mum reveals ‘killer' will not face justice
THE mum of a Brit woman shot dead at her dad's home in the US has revealed her fury after discovering her alleged killer will not face justice. Lucy Harrison, 23, was discovered at the property in the Prosper area of Texas on January 10. Advertisement 6 Lucy Harrison was shot dead at her dad's US home Credit: Facebook 6 Criminal charges will not be brought Credit: Facebook At the time, authorities in the US confirmed she died after being Officials revealed a suspect had been identified and that the case was being probed as "criminally negligent homicide". But Collin County District Attorney's Office has confirmed that a Grand Jury has issued a 'no-bill' in the case - meaning criminal charges will not be brought. Lucy's mum Jane Coates has now hit out at the "baffling" decision and said it was "beyond comprehension". Advertisement Read more news She said the Grand Jury found the evidence did not meet the threshold for criminal proceedings. Jane, from Warrington, Cheshire, added: ""Although we have tried so hard to prepare for this moment, it is a brutal outcome to accept. "It is baffling and beyond comprehension to us, our families and friends, that there is to be no accountability for what happened to my daughter. "The international element, coupled with a different legal system, practice, and thresholds, makes the outcome even harder and more frustrating to accept. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive "The outpouring of love for Lucy, myself, Sam, and our families and friends, from our local community and beyond, has been overwhelming, and I cannot thank everyone enough for their ongoing support." Unlike Britain, in the US a Grand Jury of citizens meets to review evidence and decide whether to bring a prosecution. The hearings are conducted in secret, so details of who could have been charged have not been released. It previously emerged from a police report that five witnesses had been identified - including two children. Advertisement Paying tribute, Jane said: "When the time is right, I would welcome learning more from communities and groups in Texas who are working to prevent gun deaths through education, partnerships, and policy change. "I know that Lucy would be a fierce advocate of this. "I miss her infectious belly laughs, her constant chatter about her dream job at Boohoo in Manchester, her requests to tickle her legs, travel plans, her tears - and there were many! "Most of all, as her mum, I miss spending time with the absolute light of my life. It was, and still is, a privilege to be her mum. Advertisement "In the words of her final Mother's Day card to me, I'll 'keep mumming it'." An inquest in Cheshire heard how Lucy was "on holiday in the USA when she was fatally shot with a firearm". Just hours before the horror , Lucy could be seen posing happily in the snow with her family in touching last photos. Wearing a thick black coat, the graduate beamed next to her dad, younger siblings and stepmum. Advertisement Lucy also grinned alongside her boyfriend, who she had flown to the US with just after Christmas to visit her family. The couple, who had just bought a house together, had been planning to fly back to Manchester the day after Lucy was discovered dead. Sam said: "Due to the legal proceedings over in America, Lucy's voice has been silenced, leaving myself and Jane completely heartbroken. "This outcome has left us baffled, heartbroken, and it has been incredibly frustrating to understand the thresholds and legal system in Texas. Advertisement "Our whole life was planned out, and we began that first step by buying our own home. "I was one of the very fortunate ones who met 'their person' at a very young age, and I will be forever grateful to experience that, even for just one minute." The family have requested that, if desired, donations be made to Peace and Mind UK - a charity based in Lucy's hometown founded in memory of murdered teenager 6 Lucy was due to fly home when she was shot Credit: Facebook Advertisement 6 A homicide probe had been launched into her death Credit: Facebook 6 Final photos showed Lucy playing in the snow with her family Credit: Facebook 6 The graduate died after being shot in the chest, an inquest found Credit: Facebook
The Sun
27-06-2025
- The Sun
Tragic update into death of Brit, 23, ‘shot in chest' at dad's US home as her mum reveals ‘killer' will not face justice
THE mum of a Brit woman shot dead at her dad's home in the US has revealed her fury after discovering her alleged killer will not face justice. Lucy Harrison, 23, was discovered at the property in the Prosper area of Texas on January 10. 6 6 At the time, authorities in the US confirmed she died after being shot in the chest by "another person". Officials revealed a suspect had been identified and that the case was being probed as "criminally negligent homicide". But Collin County District Attorney's Office has confirmed that a Grand Jury has issued a 'no-bill' in the case - meaning criminal charges will not be brought. Lucy's mum Jane Coates has now hit out at the "baffling" decision and said it was "beyond comprehension". She said the Grand Jury found the evidence did not meet the threshold for criminal proceedings. Jane, from Warrington, Cheshire, added: ""Although we have tried so hard to prepare for this moment, it is a brutal outcome to accept. "It is baffling and beyond comprehension to us, our families and friends, that there is to be no accountability for what happened to my daughter. "The international element, coupled with a different legal system, practice, and thresholds, makes the outcome even harder and more frustrating to accept. "The outpouring of love for Lucy, myself, Sam, and our families and friends, from our local community and beyond, has been overwhelming, and I cannot thank everyone enough for their ongoing support." Unlike Britain, in the US a Grand Jury of citizens meets to review evidence and decide whether to bring a prosecution. The hearings are conducted in secret, so details of who could have been charged have not been released. It previously emerged from a police report that five witnesses had been identified - including two children. Paying tribute, Jane said: "When the time is right, I would welcome learning more from communities and groups in Texas who are working to prevent gun deaths through education, partnerships, and policy change. "I know that Lucy would be a fierce advocate of this. "I miss her infectious belly laughs, her constant chatter about her dream job at Boohoo in Manchester, her requests to tickle her legs, travel plans, her tears - and there were many! "Most of all, as her mum, I miss spending time with the absolute light of my life. It was, and still is, a privilege to be her mum. "In the words of her final Mother's Day card to me, I'll 'keep mumming it'." An inquest in Cheshire heard how Lucy was "on holiday in the USA when she was fatally shot with a firearm". Just hours before the horror, Lucy could be seen posing happily in the snow with her family in touching last photos. Wearing a thick black coat, the graduate beamed next to her dad, younger siblings and stepmum. Lucy also grinned alongside her boyfriend, who she had flown to the US with just after Christmas to visit her family. The couple, who had just bought a house together, had been planning to fly back to Manchester the day after Lucy was discovered dead. Sam said: "Due to the legal proceedings over in America, Lucy's voice has been silenced, leaving myself and Jane completely heartbroken. "This outcome has left us baffled, heartbroken, and it has been incredibly frustrating to understand the thresholds and legal system in Texas. "Our whole life was planned out, and we began that first step by buying our own home. "I was one of the very fortunate ones who met 'their person' at a very young age, and I will be forever grateful to experience that, even for just one minute." The family have requested that, if desired, donations be made to Peace and Mind UK - a charity based in Lucy's hometown founded in memory of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey. 6 6 6 6
