Father's heartbreaking message as girl, 7, shot by her mother in murder-suicide dies

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The father of seven year old Olivia Blackmer, who was tragically shot by her mother along with her three siblings, has conveyed a poignant message following the young girl's death.

After battling for her life for five days in an intensive care unit, Olivia passed away on February 15 due to the severe head injuries she sustained when her mother, Tranyelle Harshman, opened fire at their home on 10 February.Her older sister, Brailey, aged nine, and two year old twin half-sisters Brooke and Jordan died instantly at the scene in their Wyoming home.

The injured Olivia was swiftly taken to the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where medical professionals attended to her critical condition.

Her father, Quinn Blackmer, announced the tragic news of her passing via Facebook, expressing gratitude towards "every single person that has donated and prayed and fasted for us and our family and our beautiful Olivia." READ MORE: Heartbroken family of 'one in a million' dad sue hotel after he was 'left to die alone in room' He found solace in believing his children are reunited, saying: "The peace I find is knowing that my babies don't have to be apart from each other and they can also be with their other sisters." Katelynn, Olivia's stepmother, offered further painful details, confirming Olivia had "gained her angel wings" as she honoured the brave girl. "Olivia is with her sisters now.