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| Boy remanded over girl's shooting | |
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| A 16-year-old boy has been remanded to secure accommodation charged with the murder of a 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head. | A 16-year-old boy has been remanded to secure accommodation charged with the murder of a 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head. |
| The boy appeared before Manchester Youth Court accused of shooting Kamilah Peniston at Wembley Road, Gorton, Manchester on Monday. | |
| The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, is also charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition. | The youth, who cannot be named because of his age, is also charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition. |
| Kamilah died in hospital the day after the shooting. | |
| The boy spoke only to confirm his personal details and made no reaction as details of the charges were read out. | |
| District Judge Paul Richardson put in place a Section 39 Order protecting the identity of the teenager. | |
| He referred the case to Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on 10 May. |