A profound tragedy': Teens sentenced in Bronx for killing 11-year-old Kyhara Tay with stray bullet during shootout | amNewYork
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Kyhara Tay's family faces the sentencing of two teens guilty of her murder during a botched shootout aimed at another boy. Matthew Godwin, who fired the fatal shots, and Omar Bojang, who drove the scooter, left an indelible mark on her family. In court, Kyhara's mother, Yahisha Gomez, expressed deep sorrow, emphasizing the suffering inflicted by their actions. While Godwin showed remorse and is working towards a GED in juvenile detention, his sentencing was postponed until he completes it. Tay's death has caused enduring pain for her family, highlighting the tragedy of violence among youth.
I'm also very disappointed in myself and I take full responsibility. I never intended to hurt your little girl. I'm so sorry I hope that one day you will be able to forgive me.
This pain has brought us anger, restless nights, anxiety and depression. You denied her the opportunity to graduate, to fall in love, to live life—they took away all of her dreams.
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