a coroner’s court in Cheshire heard testimony regarding the death of Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old British woman who was shot by her father in Texas following a heated political argument.

The shooting occurred on January 10, in Prosper, Texas (near Dallas), while Lucy was visiting her father, Kris Harrison, for the holidays

The Argument: According to testimony from Lucy’s boyfriend, Sam Littler, the morning began with a “big argument” regarding Donald Trump and issues of gun ownership and sexual assault.

The Confrontation: During the dispute, Lucy reportedly asked her father how he would feel if she were a victim of sexual assault. Her father allegedly replied that he had two other daughters and “it would not upset him that much.”

The Shooting: Later that day, shortly before Lucy was set to leave for the airport to return to the UK, her father led her into a bedroom. Seconds later, a gunshot was heard. Lucy was found with a fatal wound to the chest from a Glock 9mm handgun.

The case has sparked significant debate regarding the intersection of political polarization, gun safety, and accountability.