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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 when he appeared at 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 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' | '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. | 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". | 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 courtege stopped at Kamilah's school after the service | |
The facts of the case were not opened in court and the sentencing of the teenager and Kamilah's mother has been adjourned. | 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. | A legal challenge by the media to allow the boy to be named is currently being considered by Mr Justice Holland. |
Kamilah was described as a "model pupil" by her headmaster at St Thomas Aquinas school in Manchester. | |
And the extent of her popularity was shown when her funeral cortege stopped at the school to allow pupils to pay their respects. | |
Following her death, her family released a statement paying tribute to their "princess" whom they described as a "natural-born entertainer" and "an inspiration". | |
"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. | |
"Your wishes of being an organ donor have been fulfilled. Even in death you chose to help others." |