A 23-year-old woman has died after being shot at her father’s home in America. Lucy Harrison, from Warrington in Cheshire, died on Friday, January 10 following “an incident” at her father’s home in Prosper, Texas.
An inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death was opened and adjourned at Warrington Coroners Court on Wednesday, February 12. It was told Lucy had died after being shot with a firearm.
In a written report following the hearing it stated: “Ms Harrison was on holiday in the USA when she has been fatally shot with a firearm.” Speaking after the hearing Lucy’s mother and boyfriend paid tribute to her.
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.”
Lucy’s family have requested that their privacy is respected at this difficult time. The inquest was adjourned until Friday, March 28.