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(Michael Mancuso | The Times)

TRENTON - Two men who allegedly shot a 9-year-old girl three times as she walked down the street must take a plea deal or risk a trial.

Jebreel Abdullah, 34, and his nephew, Ali Abdullah, 19, appeared separately in court Friday during which they were both offered 15-year prison sentences.

The time comes as part of a plea deal that would also require the men to plead guilty to first-degree attempted murder for the shooting two years ago.

They will have to decide by their next court date in August.

The two men are accused of shooting a 9-year-old girl near the intersection of Bellevue Avenue and Marion Street in Trenton. Police said the girl was walking down the street at around 3 p.m. when the shots rang out.

She was hit three times and suffered wounds to her leg and shoulder but survived, police have said.

Jebreel and Ali Abdullah were arrested the same week by U.S. Marshals. Ali Abdullah's name was not released at the time because he was a juvenile.

Jebreel Abdullah's attorney suggested an 8-year-sentence for the older relative Friday but Mercer County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Grillo has not accepted the suggestion.

He said the two men will either need to both accept the same deal or both go to trial.

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