Manhunt Intensifies for Suspect in Brooklyn Baby Shooting

NYC reels from tragic death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, caught in apparent gang crossfire

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:03pm

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A 7-month-old girl named Kaori was killed by an apparent stray bullet in a shooting incident in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon. Surveillance video shows two suspects on a moped, with one man opening fire, though Kaori was not the intended target. One suspect was apprehended at the scene, but the other remains at large as police continue their investigation into the gang-related shooting.

Why it matters

The tragic death of baby Kaori has shocked the conscience of the New York City community, raising urgent concerns about gun violence and the need for further preventative measures, even as the city has seen an overall decline in crime rates. The shooting has also highlighted the devastating impact that gang activity can have on innocent bystanders.

The details

According to officials, the shooting occurred around 1 PM on Wednesday near the corner of Moore and Humboldt streets in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. Kaori was in her stroller when the gunfire erupted, and her parents rushed her into a nearby bodega for cover. Tragically, Kaori had already been struck in the head by a stray bullet and died at a hospital shortly after. Surveillance video shows two suspects on a moped, with the passenger opening fire, though Kaori was not the intended target. One suspect was apprehended at the scene after the moped crashed, but the other remains at large as police continue their investigation.

  • The shooting occurred around 1 PM on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Kaori died at the hospital just before 2 PM, about an hour after being struck by the stray bullet.

The players

Jessica Tish

NYPD Commissioner who described the tragedy as 'truly shocking the conscience'.

Zohran Mamdani

Mayor of New York City who said the shooting is evidence that more work is needed to prevent gun violence.

Kaori Patterson-Moore

The 7-month-old victim who was killed by a stray bullet while in her stroller.

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What they’re saying

“This is a terrible day in our city. A tragedy that truly shocks the conscience. As a mother, I cannot image the pain that this family is feeling or the grief that they now carry with them. It is unspeakable.”

— Jessica Tish, NYPD Commissioner

“There are no words that can mend the heartbreak that the family is feeling now. My thoughts today are with the family that has suffered an unspeakable loss and appreciation for the swift and continued work of NYPD officers who not only responded to this, but have also ensured that there is an investigation that is ongoing to find every single person responsible for this.”

— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City

What’s next

Police are continuing their manhunt for the second suspect who fled the scene on the moped. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

The takeaway

The tragic death of baby Kaori has once again highlighted the devastating impact of gun violence and gang activity on innocent bystanders in New York City, even as the city has seen an overall decline in crime rates. This incident underscores the urgent need for further preventative measures and community-based solutions to address the root causes of these senseless acts.