Funeral Held for 7-Month-Old Baby Shot in Brooklyn

Family grieves unimaginable loss as community searches for answers

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:35am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single baby shoe or toy against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the heartbreak and loss felt by Kaori's family.The tragic death of baby Kaori has left her family and community devastated, sparking urgent calls for action to address gun violence.Brooklyn Today

A heartbreaking funeral was held in Brooklyn for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, who was killed less than two weeks ago in a stray-bullet shooting. Kaori's tiny casket was surrounded by flowers as family members clutched each other and said their final goodbyes. Rev. Al Sharpton consoled the baby's family, saying that if a coffin so small doesn't shake a community, then something is 'numb' about them. Two suspects have been arrested and charged with murder in the case, which authorities believe may have been gang-related.

Why it matters

The tragic death of baby Kaori has devastated her family and the broader Brooklyn community, raising urgent questions about gun violence, public safety, and how to prevent such senseless loss of innocent life.

The details

On April 1 in East Williamsburg, gunfire erupted in broad daylight and a stray bullet struck and killed Kaori in her stroller. According to police, 21-year-old Amuri Greene fired the fatal shot from a moped being driven by Matthew Rodriguez, 18. Investigators believe the shooting may have been gang-related.

  • On April 1, Kaori was killed in the stray-bullet shooting.
  • The funeral for Kaori was held on Monday, April 14.

The players

Kaori Patterson-Moore

The 7-month-old baby girl who was tragically killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn.

Lianna Charles-Moore

Kaori's mother, who was left devastated by the unimaginable loss of her infant daughter.

Amuri Greene

The 21-year-old man who police say fired the fatal shot that killed Kaori.

Matthew Rodriguez

The 18-year-old man who was driving the moped that Amuri Greene was on when he allegedly fired the shot that killed Kaori.

Rev. Al Sharpton

The civil rights leader who consoled Kaori's family at the funeral, saying the community cannot become 'numb' to such senseless violence.

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What they’re saying

“It was horrible. They had to take her out. She ran out crying, very hysterical, and was chased out by the support system.”

— Raheem Jennings, Kaori's godfather

“If you can a coffin that doesn't even need pallbearers, and that doesn't shake you in your heart and in you life, then something's numb about you. And we cannot have a numb community.”

— Rev. Al Sharpton

What’s next

The two suspects, Amuri Greene and Matthew Rodriguez, are expected to face trial in the coming months for their alleged roles in Kaori's death.

The takeaway

The tragic loss of baby Kaori has devastated her family and the broader Brooklyn community, underscoring the urgent need to address gun violence and find ways to prevent such senseless acts that rob innocent lives. This case has sparked renewed calls for action to improve public safety and support grieving families affected by these crimes.