9-year-old Olivia died after the taking pictures on Monday night time when a 35-year-old man, unknown to the household, bumped into the terraced home in Kingsheath Avenue, within the Dovecot space of Liverpool.
It got here as he tried to get away from a shooter, Merseyside Police stated.
And the Prime Minister has shared his grief on the tragedy that has shocked the nation.
Mr Johnson wrote in an announcement: "My ideas are with Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s household and the folks of Liverpool following this horrific, mindless taking pictures.
"That is an unimaginable tragedy and we are going to guarantee Merseyside Police get no matter they should catch these accountable and safe justice for Olivia."
Olivia's mum Cheryl Korbel, 46, was shot within the wrist as she tried to shut the door on the gunman whereas her nine-year-old daughter stood behind her.
The person who had entered their residence suffered gunshot wounds to his higher physique and, as Olivia lay dying, was picked up and brought to hospital by pals driving a dark-coloured Audi.
Talking at a press convention on Tuesday, Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy stated: “We won't relaxation till those that are accountable are put behind bars. I can assure that no stone might be left unturned.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen stated Olivia had been at residence together with her mum and two older siblings when Ms Korbel opened the door after listening to gunshots fired outdoors.
He stated a determine, carrying a black padded jacket, a black balaclava with a peak, darkish trousers and black gloves, fired photographs at two males strolling alongside Kingsheath Avenue, inflicting each of them to run away.
He continued: “As that was happening the particular person with the gun has adopted the male to this property.
“That particular person has additionally tried to drive entry to the property and has managed, it will seem, to place their hand by way of the open door as Cheryl continued to attempt to shut it.
“A shot has been fired which we imagine has hit Cheryl, injuring her after which fatally wounding Olivia. Olivia at the moment, we imagine, was stood immediately behind Cheryl.”
Olivia was taken to Alder Hey Kids’s Hospital however later died.
The Audi used to move the injured man has since been seized by police.
Mr Kameen urged the particular person accountable to return ahead.
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