Former Manchester Met student died in shooting whilst visiting family in the US

A former student at Manchester Metropolitan University was shot dead whilst visiting her father in the US.

23-year-old Lucy Harrison was on holiday in Texas when she was shot in the chest from “medium range”, an inquest heard.

The incident occurred last month at her father’s home in Prosper, Texas, The Echo reports. 

An autopsy revealed that Ms Harrison was killed as a result of a single gunshot wound fired by another person, with tests for drugs or alcohol returning negative.

She was pronounced dead at the Baylor Scott and White Medical Centre in Texas just before 4pm on January 10th February.

via Cheshire Constabulary

An inquest into her death was opened at Warrington Coroners Court on February 12th, with a report released explaining: “Ms Harrison was on holiday in the USA when she has been fatally shot with a firearm.”

A former Manchester Metropolitan University student, Lucy is understood to have worked for Boohoo.  Her father, Kris Harrison, is believed to have family in Stockport.

In a statement released by Cheshire Police, Lucy’s mum and boyfriend paid tribute to her: “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.

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“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.”

Featured image via Facebook and Cheshire Police