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| Teenager admits killing girl, 12 | Teenager admits killing girl, 12 |
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| A 17-year-old boy has admitted the manslaughter of a 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head at a house in Greater Manchester. | A 17-year-old boy has admitted the manslaughter of a 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head at a house in Greater Manchester. |
| The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted killing Kamilah Peniston before Manchester Crown Court. | The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted killing Kamilah Peniston before Manchester Crown Court. |
| Kamilah was shot at her home in Gorton, on 30 April. | Kamilah was shot at her home in Gorton, on 30 April. |
| The youngster, described by neighbours as a "stunning girl", was taken to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, but later died from her injuries. | The youngster, described by neighbours as a "stunning girl", was taken to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, but later died from her injuries. |
| The youth admitted shooting Kamilah with an illegal .38 snub-nosed revolver kept by her mother at the family home in Wembley Road. | The youth admitted shooting Kamilah with an illegal .38 snub-nosed revolver kept by her mother at the family home in Wembley Road. |
| 'Gross negligence' | |
| He was initially charged with murder but pleaded guilty to the alternative count of manslaughter. | He was initially charged with murder but pleaded guilty to the alternative count of manslaughter. |
| The girl's mother, Natasha, 33, has previously pleaded guilty to possession of the gun and possession of ammunition. | |
| Paul Reid QC, prosecuting, told the court: "We consider it appropriate in the circumstances to accept the plea", and said it had been submitted on the basis of "gross negligence". | |
| The facts of the case were not opened in court and the sentencing of the teenager and Kamilah's mother has been adjourned. | |
| A legal challenge by the media to allow the boy to be named is currently being considered by Mr Justice Holland. |