Thomas Cashman is also charged with the attempted murder of the girl’s mother Cheryl Korbel and convicted burglar Joseph Nee, as well as two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
The man charged with the murder of nine-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 fatally shot by a gunman who chased convicted burglar Joseph Nee into her home in Dovecot on 22 August.
Her mother Cheryl Korbel, 46, was injured in the shooting, which happened just after 10pm.
Cashman, of Grenadier Drive, West Derby, is also charged with the attempted murder of Ms Korbel and Nee, as well as two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Cashman, wearing a pale T-shirt, was in handcuffs in the dock and surrounded by four police officers. He spoke to give his name, date of birth and address.
The court heard the case could only be dealt with by the crown court.
During a short break, while a date for his 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 assisting an offender.
The court heard he was alleged to have assisted Cashman by driving him away from the scene and disposing of clothing.
No application for bail was made, and he was remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 31 October.