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Father's Negligence Leads to Daughter's Fatal Shooting

2/18/2026

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Lucy Harrison was fatally shot by her father, Kris Harrison, during a Texas visit on January 10, 2025, and an inquest ruled it unlawful killing due to gross negligence manslaughter.
The incident followed an argument about U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kris Harrison said the gun accidentally discharged while showing it to Lucy, who opposed gun ownership.
A U.S. grand jury found insufficient grounds to charge anyone in connection with her death.

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Lucy Harrison was fatally shot by her father, Kris Harrison, during a Texas visit on January 10, 2025, and an inquest ruled it unlawful killing due to gross negligence manslaughter.
The incident followed an argument about U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kris Harrison said the gun accidentally discharged while showing it to Lucy, who opposed gun ownership.
A U.S. grand jury found insufficient grounds to charge anyone in connection with her death.