The death of a 23-year-old British woman visiting her father on vacation in the United States has been ruled a homicide. Lucy Harrison, from Cheshire County, England, was found at her father's house in Prosper, Texas, on Jan. 10. An autopsy report from the Collin County Medical Examiner revealed that Harrison died from a gunshot wound to the chest, indicating she was shot by another person.
No specific details about the circumstances of the shooting were provided in the report, and there was no mention of an ongoing criminal investigation. The Town of Prosper stated that a thorough investigation had been conducted by the Prosper Police Department, and the case file was forwarded to the Collin County District Attorney for review.
The autopsy report detailed that a bullet entered the right side of Harrison's chest and exited through the left side of her back. Additionally, it was noted that Harrison had tested positive for caffeine but negative for ethanol, nicotine, illicit drugs, and prescription medications.
Following her tragic death, an investigation was initiated by the Collin County District Attorney's office, and an inquest was scheduled to take place at the Warrington Coroners' Court in the U.K. on March 28.
The Cheshire Constabulary confirmed that Harrison was on holiday in the USA when the fatal shooting occurred. Described as someone with a 'huge capacity to love and be loved,' Harrison's family expressed their devastation over her loss, highlighting her vibrant personality and zest for life.
Before her untimely death, Harrison was said to be thriving and had a unique blend of qualities, from enjoying travel and new experiences to cherishing cozy moments at home. Her family remembered her as both dramatic and straightforward, emphasizing their profound sorrow at her passing.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Collin County District Attorney's office and the Cheshire Constabulary are ongoing as the investigation into Harrison's death continues.
