This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/manchester/7023750.stm
The article has changed 9 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 7 | Version 8 |
|---|---|
| Youth admits killing sister, 12 | Youth admits killing sister, 12 |
| (about 12 hours later) | |
| A teenager has admitted the manslaughter of his 12-year-old sister who was shot in the head at their family home in Greater Manchester. | A teenager has admitted the manslaughter of his 12-year-old sister who was shot in the head at their family home in Greater Manchester. |
| Kasha Peniston, 17, admitted accidentally killing Kamilah Peniston, in a hearing at Manchester Crown Court. | |
| Kamilah was shot at their Gorton home in April as her brother played with the gun. She died in hospital the next day. | Kamilah was shot at their Gorton home in April as her brother played with the gun. She died in hospital the next day. |
| The gun was illegally owned by their mother Natasha who had buried the .38 snub-nosed revolver in the garden. | The gun was illegally owned by their mother Natasha who had buried the .38 snub-nosed revolver in the garden. |
| Peniston was initially charged with murder but pleaded guilty to the alternative count of manslaughter. | Peniston was initially charged with murder but pleaded guilty to the alternative count of manslaughter. |
| 'Terrible tragedy' | 'Terrible tragedy' |
| However, he did not intend any ill will towards his sister or to fire the powerful handgun, it was simply "a terrible tragedy and terrible accident", Mr Justice Holland told the court. | However, he did not intend any ill will towards his sister or to fire the powerful handgun, it was simply "a terrible tragedy and terrible accident", Mr Justice Holland told the court. |
| The youngsters' mother was away in London attending a funeral when the tragedy happened but the court was told that she had ordered her son not to touch the firearm. | The youngsters' mother was away in London attending a funeral when the tragedy happened but the court was told that she had ordered her son not to touch the firearm. |
| Kamilah Peniston was described as a "natural born entertainer" | Kamilah Peniston was described as a "natural born entertainer" |
| The court heard that the teenager got hold of the gun and was playing with it in his pocket when he was in the living room with Kamilah. | The court heard that the teenager got hold of the gun and was playing with it in his pocket when he was in the living room with Kamilah. |
| It went off and a bullet hit Kamilah in the head as she was lying on the sofa at their home in Wembley Road. | It went off and a bullet hit Kamilah in the head as she was lying on the sofa at their home in Wembley Road. |
| She was taken to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, but died with her family by her bed. | She was taken to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, but died with her family by her bed. |
| Their 33-year-old mother has previously pleaded guilty to possession of the gun and possession of ammunition. | Their 33-year-old mother 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". |
| Family 'destroyed' | Family 'destroyed' |
| The sentencing of Peniston and his mother was adjourned. | The sentencing of Peniston and his mother was adjourned. |
| The boy could not be identified initially for legal reasons but a challenge by the media overturned the ruling. | The boy could not be identified initially for legal reasons but a challenge by the media overturned the ruling. |
| Outside court Supt John O'Hare from Greater Manchester Police said: "This was a tragic incident that has destroyed a family. | Outside court Supt John O'Hare from Greater Manchester Police said: "This was a tragic incident that has destroyed a family. |
| The youngsters' mother was at a funeral in London | The youngsters' mother was at a funeral in London |
| "It shows the devastating impact that guns can have on our community - these weapons are not toys and should not be treated as such." | "It shows the devastating impact that guns can have on our community - these weapons are not toys and should not be treated as such." |
| 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. |
| The extent of her popularity was shown when her funeral cortege stopped at the school to allow pupils to pay their respects. | 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." |