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| Boy remanded over girl's shooting | 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 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. | 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. | 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. | District Judge Paul Richardson put in place a Section 39 Order protecting the identity of the teenager. |
| You had the ability to bring the sunshine into a room when you smiled Family statement | |
| He referred the case to Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on 10 May. | He referred the case to Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on 10 May. |
| After the hearing, Kamilah's family issued a statement through Greater Manchester Police paying tribute to their "princess". | |
| "We want to express what a painful and difficult time we are facing coming to terms with the premature death of our beloved Kamilah," it read. | |
| "Kamilah, our princess, a natural-born entertainer. You had great aspirations in the field of dance, music, sport and medicine. | |
| "Your wishes of being an organ donor have been fulfilled. Even in death you chose to help others." | |
| Kamilah had excelled in "everything she attempted", the family said. | |
| The statement added: "You had the ability to bring the sunshine into a room when you smiled. | |
| "With our love and promises we will keep you deep in our hearts forever. You were an inspiration to us all. | |
| "Rest in peace princess." |