In a devastating update, Olivia Blackmer, the fourth daughter of a Wyoming mother who shot her children before taking her own life, has passed away.
On February 10, Tranyelle Harshman shot her daughters—Brailey, 9, Brooke, 2, Jordan, 2, and Olivia, 7—before turning the gun on herself. The three younger children died at the scene, while Olivia was taken to a hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Despite fighting for days, she succumbed to her injuries on February 15.
Harshman was pronounced dead on February 11, a day after calling 911 to report the shooting. The dispatcher pleaded with her to stay on the line, but she repeatedly said, “It’s too late.”
Olivia’s family confirmed her passing, saying, “She gained her angel wings. She fought so hard, but her body couldn’t recover.”
Her father, Cliff Harshman, said his wife’s actions were out of character, explaining, “We sought help for her, but something didn’t work.”
A friend shared that Harshman battled postpartum depression, urging compassion. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $108,000 to assist the grieving family. Funeral details are pending.
The tragic loss of Olivia Blackmer, the fourth daughter of Tranyelle Harshman who shot her children before taking her own life, has left a community in mourning. The incident, which occurred on February 10, claimed the lives of Brailey, 9, Brooke, 2, and Jordan, 2, with Olivia, 7, fighting for her life until February 15 when she sadly passed away in a hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The shocking event unfolded when Harshman called 911 the day before her own death to report the shooting, with the dispatcher desperately trying to keep her on the line. Harshman’s husband, Cliff Harshman, expressed disbelief at his wife’s actions, stating that they had sought help for her but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to prevent this tragedy.
It has come to light that Harshman had been battling postpartum depression, shedding a heartbreaking light on the struggles she may have faced. A friend of the family has called for compassion and understanding, emphasizing the importance of mental health support for parents in need.
The community has rallied around the grieving family, raising over $108,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses and support them during this unimaginably difficult time. Funeral arrangements for Olivia and her sisters are currently pending, as loved ones come to terms with the devastating loss of four young lives.
The passing of Olivia Blackmer serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support for individuals and families in crisis. As the community mourns the loss of these young lives, it is crucial to come together in compassion and understanding, offering support to those who may be struggling with similar challenges. May Olivia and her sisters rest in peace, and may their memory be a beacon of hope for those in need of help and understanding.