Texas Father Avoids Charges After Shooting Daughter During Trump Argument

Grand jury declines to indict father who fatally shot his daughter during a heated political debate

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A Texas father who fatally shot his 23-year-old daughter during an argument about former President Trump will not face criminal charges, according to a grand jury decision that has left the family reeling. The shooting occurred at the father's home in Prosper, Texas, while his daughter, Lucy Harrison, was visiting from the United Kingdom. The father, Kris Harrison, admitted to consuming alcohol before the incident and having no formal firearms training.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex intersection of gun rights, personal responsibility, and the justice system's approach to tragic incidents involving firearms. The grand jury's decision not to indict the father has raised questions about the legal standards for such cases and the broader societal debates around gun violence, political discourse, and the role of alcohol in domestic conflicts.

The details

According to reports, the argument between Kris Harrison and his daughter Lucy began over their differing political views on former President Trump. Lucy's boyfriend, Sam Littler, testified that the dispute escalated when Lucy posed a hypothetical about a woman being sexually assaulted and pressed her father, asking how he would feel if she was in that situation. Harrison allegedly replied that it would not upset him greatly because he had two other daughters, a response that left Lucy 'quite upset' and prompted her to leave the room. Later that day, Harrison asked Lucy to join him in his bedroom, where he had a Glock 9mm handgun. Within about 15 seconds, Littler said he heard a loud bang and then Harrison screaming for his wife, Heather, before he rushed in to find Lucy on the floor near the bathroom entrance.

  • The shooting occurred on January 10, 2026 at Harrison's home in Prosper, Texas.
  • The grand jury decision not to indict Harrison was made in February 2026.

The players

Kris Harrison

A 65-year-old Texas father who fatally shot his 23-year-old daughter, Lucy Harrison, during an argument about former President Trump. Harrison admitted to consuming alcohol before the incident and having no formal firearms training.

Lucy Harrison

The 23-year-old daughter of Kris Harrison who was fatally shot by her father during an argument about former President Trump. Lucy was visiting her father from the United Kingdom, where she had lived since childhood.

Sam Littler

Lucy Harrison's boyfriend, who had traveled with her from the UK and testified about the argument that led to her death.

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What they’re saying

“I remember running into the room and Lucy was lying on the floor near the entrance to the bathroom and Kris was just screaming, just sort of nonsense.”

— Sam Littler, Lucy Harrison's boyfriend (The New York Post)

“As I lifted the gun to show her I suddenly heard a loud bang. I did not understand what had happened. Lucy immediately fell.”

— Kris Harrison (Daily Mail)

“There isn't a day I don't feel the weight of that loss, a weight I will carry for the rest of my life.”

— Kris Harrison (Statement through attorney)

“She cared. She was passionate about things.”

— Jane Coates, Lucy Harrison's mother (The New York Post)

What’s next

The case has raised questions about gun safety, the role of alcohol in domestic conflicts, and the legal standards for such incidents, but there are no clear next steps or future newsworthy events related to this specific case.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the complex and often emotional nature of political debates, the dangers of mixing firearms and intoxication, and the challenges the justice system faces in balancing personal responsibility and legal accountability when it comes to gun violence.