A British woman, Lucy Harrison, aged 23, was tragically shot and killed by her father, Kris Harrison, during a visit to his home in Texas. The incident occurred on January 10, 2025, just before Lucy and her boyfriend were set to return home. Despite a grand jury in Texas deciding not to press charges against Kris, an inquest held in Cheshire Coroner’s Court ruled that Lucy’s death was unlawful.

During the inquest, it was revealed that Kris had been drinking alcohol secretly before the fatal incident. The coroner described his actions as reckless, highlighting that he had pointed a gun at Lucy without checking if it was loaded before pulling the trigger. Lucy’s boyfriend, Sam Littler, expressed his devastation at the evidence presented during the inquest, stating that it confirmed his private concerns since Lucy’s passing.

Sam raised questions about the grand jury process in Texas, wondering if all evidence, including Kris’s alcohol consumption and relevant CCTV footage, was thoroughly examined. He also pointed out discrepancies between the physical evidence and the account of the incident, indicating that Lucy was not standing beside Kris when the gun was discharged.

In a statement shared on social media, Sam emphasized the need to understand the evidence presented during the UK inquest. He explained that his decision to speak out now was driven by a desire to honor Lucy’s memory and shed light on his experience and the details disclosed during the inquest.