The family of a young woman from Warrington who lost her life after being shot by her father in the United States is calling on Cheshire Constabulary to help secure and examine new evidence. The tragedy occurred when the victim was visiting her dad at his home in Texas before returning to the UK. American authorities ultimately closed the case without filing criminal charges after a grand jury determined there was insufficient evidence, accepting the father's claim that the firearm discharged accidentally while he was showing it to her. In contrast, an English coroner ruled earlier that the death constituted an unlawful killing and amounted to gross negligence manslaughter under domestic law. Seeking answers, the family approached Cheshire Constabulary to request assistance in reviewing unexamined material, including text messages found on the victim's phone that they believe were overlooked during the initial American investigation. However, the police force explained in a letter that legal, jurisdictional, and practical constraints prevent them from intervening in decisions made by foreign agencies, expressing deep sympathy for the profound loss suffered by the relatives. A representative for the family clarified that they are not asking the UK force to take over the investigation, but rather to help review and share relevant context with authorities in Texas to ensure all information is properly addressed. The relatives remain determined to pursue complete answers regarding the circumstances of the tragedy. Fuente: Liverpool Echo
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