Kadeem Blackwood murder: 'Shock and panic' at shooting
The shooting of a 15-year-old left the man accused of his murder "shocked and panicking", a court has heard.
Michael Hamblett-Sewell denies ordering the death of Kadeem Blackwood in Caxton Park, Derby, in November 2008, as part of a gang feud.
Derby Crown Court heard Mr Hamblett-Sewell, 26, admitted falling out with Kadeem but insisted he was only aware of a gun moments before it was fired.
Another man is already serving a life sentence for pulling the trigger.
Callum Campbell, who was 19 at the time, was jailed in 2009.
Giving evidence in the first day of his defence at his retrial, Mr Hamblett-Sewell said he had only met Kadeem "a couple of times" but was due to fight him the night before he died. However Mr Hamblett-Sewell said he did not face him because "15 was too young".
Confirming he had gone to Caxton Park, Mr Hamblett-Sewell said he had expected to see a fight and only saw Campbell had a gun at the last minute.
He then told the court he had said "Leave it" but Kadeem had pulled out a knife.
There was then a loud bang and Kadeem fell. Mr Hamblett-Sewell said he was "shocked and panicking" and he then ran off.
Asked why he didn't name Campbell to police, he replied "I am not a grass".
The trial continues.