Man Charged with Multiple Murders in Shooting Death of Baby Girl in Brooklyn

Amuri Greene faces murder, attempted murder, and weapons charges after allegedly opening fire on a stroller in East Williamsburg.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:05pm

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An extreme close-up of a spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct flash, conveying the gritty, investigative nature of this crime scene.The aftermath of a tragic shooting that claimed the life of an innocent infant, exposing the urgent need for solutions to gun violence in the community.Brooklyn Today

A 21-year-old Brooklyn man named Amuri Greene has been charged with multiple counts of murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession in the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl in East Williamsburg. Police say Greene was the passenger on a moped when he opened fire, striking the infant who was not the intended target. The baby's father rushed her to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The moped driver remains at large.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the East Williamsburg community and raised concerns about gun violence and public safety, especially in light of the alleged involvement of feuding groups from nearby public housing developments.

The details

According to police, Greene faces three murder charges - intentional murder, depraved indifference murder, and murder of a child under 11 - as well as attempted murder for allegedly shooting at the baby's father. He was also charged with multiple counts of criminal weapon possession. The shooting occurred around 1:20 pm on Wednesday near Humboldt and Moore streets, when Greene, who was the passenger on a moped, allegedly opened fire, striking the infant in her stroller. The moped then crashed into an oncoming car a few blocks away, and Greene was taken to the hospital with injuries sustained in the crash. The moped driver fled the scene and remains at large.

  • The shooting occurred around 1:20 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Greene was taken into custody at the hospital on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Amuri Greene

A 21-year-old Brooklyn man who has been charged with multiple counts of murder, attempted murder, and weapons possession in the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl.

Kaori Patterson-Moore

The 7-month-old infant who was shot and killed while sitting in a stroller in East Williamsburg.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny

The NYPD official who stated that investigators were examining whether the shooting was tied to a feud between groups from the Marcy Houses and the Bushwick Houses public housing developments.

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What they’re saying

“We must get to the bottom of this tragic incident and ensure those responsible are held accountable.”

— Joseph Kenny, NYPD Chief of Detectives

What’s next

Greene is awaiting arraignment on the charges, and police are still searching for the moped driver who fled the scene.

The takeaway

This heartbreaking case highlights the urgent need to address gun violence and public safety concerns in Brooklyn's neighborhoods, particularly in areas with ongoing tensions between local groups. Community leaders and law enforcement must work together to find solutions and prevent such tragedies from occurring.