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02/10/2007
Teenager Admits Killing Schoolgirl
A 17-year-old boy has admitted shooting a 12-year-old schoolgirl dead with an illegal gun kept by her mother at the family home.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted the manslaughter of Kamilah Peniston at Manchester Crown Court.
Kamilah was shot in the head at her home in Gorton on 30 April.
The girl's mother, Natasha, 33, has previously pleaded guilty to possession of the gun and ammunition.
Paul Reid QC, prosecuting, told the court: "We consider it appropriate in the circumstances to accept the plea."
He said the plea had been submitted on the basis of "gross negligence".
The facts of the case were not presented in open court.
Sentencing of both the teenager and Kamilah's mother has been adjourned.
(CD)
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted the manslaughter of Kamilah Peniston at Manchester Crown Court.
Kamilah was shot in the head at her home in Gorton on 30 April.
The girl's mother, Natasha, 33, has previously pleaded guilty to possession of the gun and ammunition.
Paul Reid QC, prosecuting, told the court: "We consider it appropriate in the circumstances to accept the plea."
He said the plea had been submitted on the basis of "gross negligence".
The facts of the case were not presented in open court.
Sentencing of both the teenager and Kamilah's mother has been adjourned.
(CD)
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