A Westchester County judge ordered the 15-year-old girl suspected in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Kayla Green in Mount Vernon to remain in custody. AielloTV reports.
Members of the community gathered at city hall to mourn and heal. A rally in Green's memory was held just hours after her family attended the suspect's arraignment, CBS2's Tony Aiello reported.
"Kayla was a beautiful big sister and a special young woman with dreams and ambitions of becoming a doctor one day. She was a cheerleader, a captain, an inspiration," said Shannae Haywood, a spokesperson for the family.The deadly stabbing happened Friday, minutes after Green participated in a celebration of Mount Vernon's state champion basketball team. As she left, a dispute unfolded a block away.
Rumors about alleged motives spread on social media. The suspect's lawyer spoke exclusively with CBS2 after court. Monday afternoon, upset residents gathered for an anti-violence event at the local Boys & Girls Club.
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