British woman, 23, who died at her father’s home in Texas while on holiday was shot dead, inquest hears
A British woman was shot dead at her father’s home while on holiday in the US, an inquest has heard.
Lucy Harrison, 23, from Cheshire, was found at the house in Prosper, Texas on January 10.
An inquest was opened into Ms Harrison’s death today with a full hearing due to take place at Warrington Coroners’ Court on March 28.
A written report from the inquest opening read: ‘Ms Harrison was on holiday in the USA when she has been fatally shot with a firearm.’
It comes as Ms Harrison’s ‘utterly heartbroken’ mother and boyfriend today paid tribute to her in a statement.
They said the 23-year-old was ‘unashamedly loved’ and ‘truly thriving in life’ when she died.
The statement released through Cheshire Police read: ‘Lucy was life. she lived it fiercely and fearlessly, not being afraid to feel all that life has to offer.
Lucy Harrison, 23, (pictured) was found at the house in Texas on January 10, police have said
An inquest was opened into Ms Harrison’s death today but no further details have been released
Ms Harrison’s ‘utterly heartbroken’ mother and boyfriend today paid tribute to her in a statement
‘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 funeral will be held at St Elphin’s Parish Church at 12.30pm on Monday, February 24.
It is believed she is a former Manchester Metropolitan University student.
