Girl Succumbs to Injuries After Mother’s Shooting; Father Shares Message

Olivia Blackmer, seven, was shot by her mother. This happened with her three siblings too. Her father shared a sad message after Olivia died. Olivia fought for five days in the ICU. She died on February 15 from head injuries.

Her mother, Tranyelle Harshman, shot her at home on February 10. Brailey, nine, and twins Brooke and Jordan died instantly. The twins were two and Olivia’s half-sisters. This occurred at their Wyoming home.

Olivia went to a hospital in Salt Lake City. Her father, Quinn Blackmer, shared the news on Facebook. He thanked everyone for prayers and donations. Quinn Blackmer finds peace knowing his kids are together. He believes they are with their other sisters too.

Olivia’s stepmother, Katelynn, confirmed her death. She said Olivia received her “angel wings.” Katelynn shared this on GoFundMe. This page helped with medical and funeral costs.

Olivia fought until the end. Her body had been through too much. Medicine helped but options ran out. Her body kept worsening. She fought until her heart stopped.

Cliff Harshman is the twins’ father. He is struggling with their death. He is angry about the decision made. Coping is beyond his comprehension. The community supports Cliff.

A GoFundMe helps with funeral costs. Locals show acts of kindness. A hotel didn’t let him pay. A store gave him clothes. Harshman battled mental health issues.

She called 911 after shooting her kids. She told them where the bodies were. Then, she tried to kill herself. Police found her alive. She died later in a Billings hospital.