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Suspect Arrested in Killing of 7-Month-Old Baby Shot in Stroller
NYPD says 21-year-old Amare Green will be charged with murder of infant in Brooklyn
Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:56pm
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A single spent bullet casing, a grim remnant of the violence that claimed an innocent life, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against gun crime in New York City.NYC TodayA 21-year-old suspect named Amare Green will be arrested and charged with the murder of a 7-month-old baby who was fatally shot while in a stroller in Brooklyn, New York, on April 1, 2026. The shooting also grazed the baby's 2-year-old brother. Green is allegedly a known associate of a street gang operating out of a public housing project in Brooklyn, and police are investigating whether the baby's father may have been the intended target.
Why it matters
The tragic killing of an infant in broad daylight has shocked the city of New York and raised renewed concerns about gun violence and public safety, especially in the context of ongoing efforts to combat crime and gang activity in the city's neighborhoods.
The details
According to police, the shooting occurred around 1:20 pm on the corner of Humboldt and Moore streets in the East Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Two males on a moped approached the intersection, and the rear passenger pulled out a gun and fired at least two shots toward the corner, where several adults and children, including those in strollers, were present. The baby was struck and taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The two suspects then collided with another car about two blocks away, and the rear passenger, who fits the description of the shooter, was taken to the hospital and is now in police custody.
- The shooting occurred around 1:20 pm on April 1, 2026.
- The suspect, Amare Green, will be placed under arrest in his hospital bed.
The players
Amare Green
A 21-year-old suspect who will be charged with the murder of the 7-month-old baby. He is a known associate of a street gang operating out of a public housing project in Brooklyn.
Zohran Mamdani
The mayor of New York City, who called the shooting a 'devastating tragedy' and a 'devastating reminder' of the work that remains to be done to combat gun violence.
Joe Kenny
The NYPD Chief of Detectives, who said investigators are looking into whether the baby's father may have been the intended target as part of a dispute with a rival gang.
Jessica Tisch
The New York City Police Commissioner, who announced the impending arrest of the suspect and provided details about the shooting based on surveillance video.
Kaori Patterson-Moore
The 7-month-old baby who was fatally shot while in a stroller, along with her 2-year-old brother who was grazed by the gunfire.
What they’re saying
“Today our city suffered a horrifying, senseless tragedy: a 7-month-old child being pushed in a stroller along a busy Brooklyn sidewalk was shot and killed in broad daylight.”
— Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner
“My heart aches for the parents impacted.”
— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City
“A life that had barely begun was taken in an instant. There are no words that can mend the heartbreak this family is feeling now.”
— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City
What’s next
Investigators are continuing to search for the second suspect who fled the scene after the collision. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, and police are looking into whether the baby's father was the intended target.
The takeaway
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the urgent need to address gun violence and gang-related crime in New York City, especially in vulnerable communities. It serves as a somber reminder of the devastating impact these issues can have on innocent lives and the importance of comprehensive, community-based solutions to combat these problems.
