A Texas father shot and killed his adult daughter during an argument at their home in Prosper, Collin County, in January 2025, authorities said. US media reported thedispute referenced President Donald Trump.
In June 2025, a Collin County grand jury declined to indict the father, meaning no criminal charges were filed under Texas law.
According to the Collin County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in Prosper and found the woman with fatal gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her father, identified in US media reports as Kris Harrison, remained at the property and cooperated with investigators. He was not arrested at the time and was later released pending review by a grand jury.
Law enforcement officials stated thatthe shooting followed a domestic dispute inside the home. Media reports indicated that the argument involved political tensions connected to President Trump, though authorities did not publicly detail the substance of the exchange.
Officials confirmed there were no signs of forced entry and no indication that a third party was involved. The firearm used in the incident was recovered at the scene. Detectives gathered forensic evidence and witness statements before submitting the case for prosecutorial review.
The key legal question centred on whether the shooting met the threshold for lawful self-defence under Texas law.
UnderTexas Penal Code Chapter 9, a person is justified in using deadly force if they reasonably believe it is immediately necessary to protect themselves against another's use or attempted use of unlawful deadly force. The state also applies 'Stand Your Ground' and Castle Doctrine principles, meaning there is generally no duty to retreat when a person is lawfully present in their own home.
In June 2025, the Collin County grand jury returned a 'no bill', declining to indict Harrison. A no bill means jurors determined there was insufficient evidence to support criminal charges under the applicable legal standard.
Legal analysts note that in self-defence cases, prosecutors must establish beyond reasonable doubt that the use of force was not justified. If evidence suggests a reasonable fear of imminent harm, a grand jury may decide not to proceed with an indictment.
Source: International Business Times UK
