Why Did This Wyoming Mom Shoot Her 4 Daughters?

A Wyoming mother shot her four young daughters, before taking her own life in a shocking act of violence. Her husband says he knows why. 🌐 #News #BasinWY #Wyoming #Crime

BASIN, WY – A horrific tragedy unfolded in Wyoming when a mother shot her four young daughters before turning the gun on herself. Three of the girls died instantly, while the fourth remains in critical condition, fighting for her life. The shocking murder-suicide has left a community searching for answers.

Disturbing 911 Call Ends in Silence

The mother, identified as 32-year-old Tranyelle Harshman, made a chilling 911 call on Monday afternoon.

She reported that her four daughters had been shot inside their home in Big Horn County. Before dispatchers could get more details, the call abruptly ended, leaving responders racing against time.

When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered an unimaginable horror.

The four young girls had been shot in the head. Harshman, still alive when authorities arrived, appeared to have turned the weapon on herself.

Only one of her daughters, a 7-year-old, survived the carnage. The other three—her 9-year-old daughter and twin 2-year-olds—were pronounced dead at the scene.

Harshman was rushed for medical treatment but later succumbed to her injuries.

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Investigation Into a Devastating Crime

Authorities are working to piece together what led to this brutal act.

While the full details remain under investigation, Harshman’s husband, Cliff Harshman, has spoken out about her long battle with mental illness.

He revealed that she had been undergoing treatment for severe mental health issues, including PTSD and postpartum depression.

Despite the unthinkable nature of the crime, Cliff Harshman defended his wife’s struggles, insisting she was not a monster but a victim of a severe mental health crisis.

He emphasized that her condition was a result of a chemical imbalance and complications from medication.

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A Community Rallies for the Surviving Child

The surviving 7-year-old girl was transported to a hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she remains in serious condition.

As she fights for her life, the community has stepped in to support her. Friends and loved ones launched a fundraiser to cover her medical expenses, describing her father as a devoted man who has suffered an unbearable loss.

The small Wyoming town remains in shock as investigators work to determine what led to this tragic event.

Meanwhile, those closest to the family are left grieving the unimaginable loss of three innocent children and grappling with the painful reality of the one left behind.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for support. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7, offering free and confidential help. You don’t have to face this alone. Call or text 988 to speak with a trained counselor, or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org for additional resources. There is hope, and help is just a call or message away. You are loved – and your life matters.

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