Mother of Briton fatally shot by father in Texas urges Miliband to press US for new inquiry
Summary
Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old British woman, was fatally shot by her father in Texas in January 2025. Her mother has asked UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to urge US authorities to reopen the investigation after a British coroner ruled the death unlawful.Key Facts
- Lucy Harrison was shot dead by her father, Kris Harrison, during a visit to Texas.
- The shooting happened on 10 January 2025, one day before Lucy was due to return to the UK.
- Kris Harrison admitted holding the gun but was never arrested.
- A Texas grand jury decided not to prosecute him, citing no proven intent.
- The British coroner ruled the death as unlawful killing and described it as gross negligence manslaughter.
- Lucy’s mother, Jane Coates, has written to UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to ask for diplomatic pressure on the US to reopen the case.
- UK politicians, including Robert Buckland, support reopening the investigation and question the original police work.
- Texas gun laws do not require training or a license for owners over 21, and Kris Harrison legally bought the pistol years before.
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