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7-Month-Old Baby Killed in Williamsburg Shooting
Infant was struck by stray bullet while on walk with mother
Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:25pm
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A 7-month-old girl was tragically shot and killed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon. The infant was being pushed in a stroller by her mother when shots rang out, and the baby was struck in the head by an apparent stray bullet. The child was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved. Police are currently investigating the incident and searching for two suspects seen fleeing the scene on a moped.
Why it matters
This heartbreaking incident has shaken the Williamsburg community and raised urgent concerns about gun violence and public safety, especially the impact on innocent children. It comes amid a recent decline in shootings in the area, making the tragedy all the more shocking.
The details
According to sources, the shooting occurred just before 1:25 p.m. on April 1 near 108 Moore St., on the border of East Williamsburg and Bushwick. The infant's mother was pushing her in a stroller when shots were fired, and they sought refuge in a nearby bodega. There, the mother discovered her child had been shot in the head. The baby was rushed to Woodhull Hospital but could not be saved. Police are questioning a person of interest and searching for two suspects seen fleeing the scene on a moped, with one person firing shots from the back.
- The incident occurred just before 1:25 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- The 90th Precinct had reported just two shootings year-to-date through March 29, 2026, with no homicides up to that point.
The players
Letitia James
New York Attorney General, who expressed grief over the tragedy and a commitment to ending gun violence.
What they’re saying
“'My heart is heavy today after a baby's life was stolen by this senseless act of gun violence in Brooklyn. I'm praying for this child's family and loved ones. May they rest in peace. We must keep working to end gun violence.'”
— Letitia James, New York Attorney General
“'There was so many people trying to help. It was chaotic. It's like a movie happened so fast, you know, and it's just, it's crazy. When I heard that shot, I just ducked down, and I didn't want to look. I didn't want to look. I heard people screaming, 'baby, baby, baby, the baby. Shot the baby. Shot the baby.''”
— Vincent Valcassel, Eyewitness
“'I was in the hospital when the father brought the baby in. The dad brought the baby in. The dad was screaming, 'Save my baby!' And the mother was screaming at the top of her lungs.'”
— Unnamed woman
What’s next
Police are continuing their investigation and searching for the two suspects seen fleeing the scene on a moped. The 90th Precinct is working to determine if this was a targeted attack or a stray bullet, and whether the suspects have any connection to the family.
The takeaway
This tragic incident has devastated the Williamsburg community and highlighted the urgent need to address gun violence, especially in neighborhoods where children are at risk. It underscores the importance of comprehensive public safety measures, community-based interventions, and a renewed commitment to ending the cycle of senseless gun violence.
