Bronx Girl's 2022 Shooting Death: Suspect and Accomplice Sentenced

Sentencing for Kihara's Death

• 💔 The family of 11-year-old Kihara faced the shooter and his accomplice in court three years after she was killed by a stray bullet.
• ⚖️ Matthew Godwin, 18, received a sentence of 10 years to life in state prison for murder in the second degree.
• ⚖️ Omar Bojang, 21, faces manslaughter charges and could be sentenced to up to 15 years, pending meetings with probation officers.

Impact on the Family

• 😔 Kihara's mother stated that while the sentences won't bring her daughter back, they offer some peace knowing the perpetrators are off the streets.
• 🗣️ She delivered a painful impact statement, highlighting the loss of her daughter's dreams and her ongoing struggle to find forgiveness.
• 📣 The mother vowed to continue fighting for her daughter's name and to protect other children from gun violence.

Circumstances of the Shooting

• 🚗 The incident occurred when Godwin, as a passenger on a moped driven by Ambassador Sabbo Jen, fired shots in the Longwood section of the Bronx.
• 🎯 Police confirmed that Kihara was not the intended target of the shooting.
• 😥 Both Godwin and Bojang expressed remorse and took full responsibility for their actions during the sentencing.
• ⚠️ The judge emphasized that the actions not only ended a young girl's life but also endangered numerous New Yorkers on the streets that day.