The death of a British woman who was shot in her father's house while he was confirmed on vacation in the US has been confirmed as a murder case.
Lucy Harrison, 23, from Cheshire, was found on January 10 in the house in Prosper, Texas.
The autopsy report, dated January 23, discovered that Lucy died of a chest wound – and that she “Was shot by another person.”
Chester Gwin, MD Assistant County Medical Examiner for Collin County, also confirmed that there was no alcohol or drugs in Lucy's system at the time of her death.
The former university student should fly back to Manchester the next day, a message about that of her stepmother Facebook Page revealed.
Heartbreaking photos show that Lucy plays in the snow with her brothers and sisters and friend, just a few hours before the tragedy took place.
An investigation was opened in Lucy's death with a complete hearing that would take place on March 28 at Warrington Coroners' Court.
A written report from the research opening reads: “Mrs. Harrison was on vacation in the US when she was deadly shot with a firearm.”
It said that the time of death on January 10 was 3.47 pm. The autopsy was performed on January 13 at 9.10 am.
Lucy Harrison, 23, from Cheshire, was found dead on January 10 in her father's house in Prosper, Texas
The autopsy report, dated January 23, confirms that Lucy died of a chest wound – and that she was “shot down by another person”
Lucy was found dead in the house of her father Kris (photo) who works for a fiber optic company in the United States
It comes when Lucy's' completely deeply sad “mother and boyfriend gave her homage to a statement.
They said that the 23-year-old 'shamelessly loved' and 'really blooming in life' when she died.
The statement released through the Cheshire police read: 'Lucy was life. She lived it fiercely and fearlessly, not afraid to feel that everything that life has to offer.
'Lucy shamelessly kept – she had enormous ability to love and be loved.
'She was the embodiment of beautiful contradictions; She loved traveling and being gone, experiencing new places and cultures, but at the same time she loved nothing more than nesting in her pajamas with her candles at home.
“She could be dramatic and extensive situations as it was the end of the world, but she could also talk straight and not be afraid to have daring conversations.
“She really flourished in life and although this gives us a lot of comfort, we are completely deeply sad in the loss of our beautiful, beautiful Luce.”
Social media messages show Lucy on vacation with her father Kris Harrison during the Christmas period.
A shot on the street of the house in Prosper, Texas, where Lucy was found dead on January 10
Heartbreaking photos show that Lucy plays in the snow with her brothers and sisters and boyfriend, just a few hours before the tragedy took place
Lucy Harrison, 23, (photo) was found in the house in Texas on January 10, the police said
An investigation was opened in Mrs Harrison's death after she died of Scot wound in Texas
Lucy, 23, from Cheshire, was found on January 10 in the house in Prosper, Texas
Kris used to work in Saudi Arabia, but is now employed by a fiber optic company in the United States, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Lucy's funeral will be held in the St. Elphin's Parish Church in Warrington at 12.30 pm on Monday 24 February.
Her family has asked to make donations to Peace & Mind UK, a charity -based charity set up by the mother of Brianna Ghey.
It is believed that she is a former student of Manchester Metropolitan University.
