TRAGIC final photos show a Brit woman beaming in the snow just hours before she was shot dead while visiting her dad in the US.

Lucy Harrison, 23, was discovered at the property in the Prosper area of Texas on January 10.

Just hours before the horror, Lucy could be seen posing happily in the snow with her family.

Wearing a thick black coat, the graduate beamed next to her dad, younger siblings and stepmum.

Lucy also grinned alongside her boyfriend, who she had flown to the US with just after Christmas to visit her family.

The couple had been planning to fly back to Manchester the day after Lucy was discovered dead.

Authorities in the US have now confirmed she died after being shot in the chest by “another person”.

It has now emerged a suspect has been identified in the horror and that the case is being probed as a “criminally negligent homicide”.

A police report also confirmed there are five witnesses – including two children – who have also been identified, Mail Online reports.

It is understood a file has been passed to the Grand Jury, who will decide any charges need to be made.

In Texas, a conviction for criminally negligent homicide can carry jail time.

An inquest in Cheshire heard how Lucy was “on holiday in the USA when she was fatally shot with a firearm”.

An autopsy report from Chester Gwin, MD assistant county medical examiner for Collin County found she was shot in the chest by “another person”.

The report also confirmed there was no alcohol or drugs in Lucy’s system at the time

Lucy’s mum and boyfriend previously paid tribute to the former Manchester Metropolitan University student.

They said: “Lucy was life. She lived it fiercely and fearlessly, not being afraid to feel all that life has to offer.

“Lucy unashamedly loved – she had a huge capacity to love and be loved.

“She was the embodiment of wonderful contradictions – she adored travel and being away, experiencing new places and cultures, yet at the same time, she loved nothing more than snuggling up in her pyjamas with her candles on at home.

“She could be dramatic and elaborate situations like it was the end of the world, yet she could also be straight talking and not afraid to have bold conversations.

“She was truly thriving in life and although this gives us great comfort, we are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful, gorgeous Luce.”

Lucy’s old school, Great Sankey High, also paid tribute.

They said: “We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lucy Harrison, one of our former students. Lucy was a bright and dedicated student.

“She was a well-liked and valued member of our school community during her time here with us at both Great Sankey High School and Barrow Hall College (the school’s sixth form).

“She will be remembered for her hard work, dedication to her studies, and her friendly and positive presence within our college community. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this most difficult time.”

Lucy’s funeral will be held at St Elphin’s Parish Church at 12.30pm on February 24.

Her family have asked for donations to be made to Peace & Mind UK, a Warrington charity set up by Brianna Ghey’s mum.