A MOTHER-OF-FOUR executed three of her young daughters before turning the gun on herself in a horrific murder-suicide.
Tranyelle Harshman, 32, left a fourth daughter fighting for her life in intensive care after her terror shooting spree at her home on Monday.
The mom, from Byron, Wyoming, about 75 miles east of Yellowstone National Park, opened fire on her four children before calling the cops to say she was going to shoot herself, according to the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office.
The three daughters who were killed were just 9, 3, and 2 years old.
A 7-year-old was found alive and is being treated in Salt Lake City for immediate care, according to Billings CBS affiliate KTVQ.
Olivia is fighting for her life after she suffered a “severe traumatic brain injury,” KTVQ reported.
The mom told emergency services that two of her daughters were in their cribs, and the other two were in their bedrooms downstairs.
She also reportedly told cops they would find her dead in the upstairs bedroom.
The alarm was also raised after reports of gunshots at her Byron house.
“The dispatcher pleaded with the female caller over the phone for the female caller to remain on the line until responding suits arrived,” police said.
“The female caller stated multiple times that she could not do that and that it was too late.
“Multiple attempts to keep her on the line failed and the call was disconnected.”
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The mother was found alive and rushed to a hospital in Billings but later died from her injuries.
Friends of the mom said she had been struggling with post-partum depression, per KTVQ.
“You never know what someone is struggling with inside of their mind. Tranyelle was not the monster this tragedy makes her seem to be,” friend Briana Baker told the outlet.
“Her loved ones don’t want her to be remembered for her darkest moments. She was sweet, loving, and funny. Her children were her main focus in life.”
A GoFundMe has been set up for Tranyelle’s husband, Cliff Harshman, who was the father of her two youngest children.
“This devastating event has left Cliff and his loved ones reeling in grief, struggling to come to terms with the immense void left in their lives,” the fundraiser said.
“The financial burden of funeral expenses, ongoing family support, and other related costs only adds to their pain.”
A second GoFundMe was set up to help the 7-year-old, Olivia, with her fight to stay alive.
“She is in critical condition; the next few days will be crucial for her outcome,” the page said.
Byron Mayor Allen Clark said: “When you’re in a small community like this, you know, everyone rubs shoulders with everyone.
“It’s just devastating. I just hope and pray that the family can endure and hopefully brighter days ahead.”
