The man accused of killing 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool has appeared in court.
Thomas Cashman, 34, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court this morning.
The case has been sent to Liverpool Crown Court where it will be heard at 2pm today.
Olivia was shot dead by a gunman chasing convicted thief Joseph Nee into her home in Dovecot on August 22.
Her mother Cheryl Korbel, 46, was injured in the shooting that happened just after 10pm.
Cashman, of Grenadier Drive, West Derby, was also charged with the attempted murder of Miss Korbel and Nee, as well as two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Cashman, wearing a pale t-shirt, was handcuffed in the dock and surrounded by four policemen. He said to give his name, date of birth and address.
The court that heard the case can only be handled by the crown court.
During a brief respite while an appointment for the next appearance was arranged, Cashman sat with his head bowed.
Olivia’s parents were in court along with police officers and more than 20 members of the media.
Paul Russell, 40, of Snowberry Road, West Derby, also appeared in court, charged with abetting a violator.
The court hearing him allegedly assisted Cashman by kicking him out of the scene and discarding his clothes.
No bail application has been made, and he was remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 31 October.
