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Teenager admits killing girl, 12 Youth admits killing sister, 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 his 12-year-old sister 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. Kasha Peniston 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 youngster was taken to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, but died from her injuries the next morning, with her family by her bed.
The youth admitted shooting Kamilah with an illegal .38 snub-nosed revolver kept by her mother at the family home in Wembley Road. Peniston admitted shooting Kamilah with an illegal .38 snub-nosed revolver kept by their 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 cortege 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 Peniston and his mother was adjourned.
A legal challenge by the media to allow the boy to be named is currently being considered by Mr Justice Holland. The boy could not be identified initally for legal reasons but a challenge by the media overturned the rule.
Kamilah was described as a "model pupil" by her headmaster at St Thomas Aquinas school in Manchester.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.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".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."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.""Your wishes of being an organ donor have been fulfilled. Even in death you chose to help others."