Suspect charged in deadly shooting of 7-month-old Brooklyn girl

Amuri Greene faces arraignment for killing Kaori Patterson-Moore and injuring her brother

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:06am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the tragic aftermath of a deadly shooting.A single spent bullet casing, a grim remnant of the senseless violence that claimed the life of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn.Brooklyn Today

A 21-year-old man named Amuri Greene is expected to be arraigned on charges including second-degree murder, attempted murder, and endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly shooting and killing 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore and injuring her 2-year-old brother in a Brooklyn shooting on April 1. Greene was allegedly on the back of a moped when he opened fire on a crowd of people, and he and the moped driver, Matthew Rodriguez, then tried to flee the scene before crashing into oncoming traffic.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the East Williamsburg community and raised concerns about gun violence and public safety, especially the targeting of innocent children. It also highlights the need for stronger measures to prevent and prosecute such senseless acts of violence.

The details

According to prosecutors, Greene and Rodriguez were on a moped when Greene allegedly fired multiple shots into a crowd, striking and killing Kaori and injuring her brother. After the crash, Rodriguez allegedly picked up the gun used in the shooting and handed it back to Greene. Greene is facing a host of charges, including second-degree murder, attempted murder, and endangering the welfare of a child. If convicted of murder, he could face 25 years to life in prison.

  • The shooting occurred on April 1, 2026 in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
  • Greene is expected to be arraigned on the charges on April 15, 2026.

The players

Amuri Greene

A 21-year-old man accused of shooting and killing 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore and injuring her 2-year-old brother in a Brooklyn shooting on April 1, 2026.

Matthew Rodriguez

The 18-year-old driver of the moped that Greene was allegedly on when he opened fire. Rodriguez was arraigned on the same indictment and pleaded not guilty.

Kaori Patterson-Moore

The 7-month-old baby girl who was killed in the shooting on April 1, 2026 in Brooklyn.

Lianna Charles Moore

Kaori's mother, who previously described her daughters as always laughing, smiling and brightening her family's day.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't do it. I didn't know it was gonna happen. It's not my fault. I didn't know he was gonna pull the trigger.”

— Matthew Rodriguez

“Her daughters were always laughing, smiling and brightening her family's day.”

— Lianna Charles Moore, Kaori's mother

What’s next

The judge will decide on April 15, 2026 whether to allow Amuri Greene to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting has devastated the East Williamsburg community and raised urgent questions about gun violence, public safety, and the need for stronger measures to protect innocent lives, especially young children.