SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A 7-year-old girl who was critically injured in a suspected murder-suicide incident in Wyoming has passed away, according to her family. The child was flown to a Utah hospital with a gunshot wound to the head but succumbed to her injuries on Saturday afternoon.
The girl, whose identity has not been publicly released, was the daughter of Quinn and Katelynn Blackmer. The couple had previously shared updates on their daughter’s condition through Intermountain Children’s Health, where they requested privacy and directed supporters to a GoFundMe page set up for medical expenses and donations.
On Sunday, February 16, Katelynn Blackmer updated the GoFundMe page with the heartbreaking news that their daughter had passed away, writing that she is “with her sisters now.” Family members did not elaborate on the details surrounding the tragic event, but their statement has sparked an outpouring of support from the community.
The incident, which authorities are still investigating, occurred in Wyoming earlier this month. The child was critically injured and transported to the hospital, where she had been receiving care in the days leading up to her death.
The Blackmer family’s statement continues to request privacy during this incredibly difficult time as they mourn the loss of their beloved daughter. Friends and family members have been rallying around the grieving couple, offering condolences and assistance.
As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the murder-suicide continue, the community remains shaken by the senseless tragedy, with many expressing their support through social media posts and donations to the GoFundMe.
The family’s request for privacy underscores the emotional toll this loss has taken, and it is clear that they are relying on their loved ones as they navigate through their grief.