Girl Shot Dead After Taking Gun 'Selfies' In Boston Hotel: DA

BOSTON — A 17-year-old girl was shot in the head and killed at a private party in an upscale Boston hotel last February when she "swatted" the hand of a man holding the gun, prosecutors said Tuesday.

On February 4, two men and four "juvenile females," were partying and "taking selfies" with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol inside a hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Boston before the teen was killed, the Suffolk County District Attorney said.

Messiah Leggett, 21, of Boston, was arraigned Monday on charges of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of Nalijah Andrade, 17, of New Bedford.

A judge set Leggett's bail to $25,000 and ordered him to remain under home confinement, be subjected to GPS monitoring, and not leave the state.

The DA's office said a second man Kenny Jnleys, is set to be arraigned on Oct. 5 on firearm charges in connection to the death.

During the party, photos were taken with members of the group posing with the gun Jnleys allegedly had in his possession, the DA's office said. Then Andrade "swatted at his hand, causing him [Jnleys] to accidentally discharge a single round of ammunition. The bullet struck the victim in the head, killing her."

"At age 17, Nalijah should have been preparing for all the rites of passage that young people experience – prom, senior year of high school, touring colleges. Instead, her family was forced to bury their beloved daughter because of the reckless actions of others," Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins said.

"We can never give her family back what they've lost, but we will hold accountable the individuals responsible for her death and ensure that Nalijah's loved ones and those impacted by her death have the support and resources they need and deserve," Rollins added.

Patch reached out for a statement from Leggett's attorney but has not heard back.

The incident was first reported by the Boston Herald, and some guests reportedly left the hotel and crossed into Boston Common immediately after the shooting.

Leggett is due back in court on Oct. 21.