Vigil Held for Slain Brooklyn Baby Kaori Patterson-Moore

Community leaders and officials gathered to mourn the 7-month-old victim of a gang-related shooting.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 11:25pm

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A vigil was held in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to honor the life of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, who was tragically killed in a gang-related shooting on Wednesday. Community leaders, elected officials, and the victim's family gathered at the site of the tragedy to pray, share tributes, and call for more intervention programs to address youth violence.

Why it matters

The senseless killing of an innocent child has shaken the Brooklyn community and reignited calls for action to prevent such tragedies. Kaori's death highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and gang activity in some urban neighborhoods, and the need for comprehensive solutions that address the root causes.

The details

Kaori was being pushed in a stroller when she was struck by a bullet outside a deli on Humboldt and Moore streets. After hearing the shots, her family rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police believe the shooting was gang-motivated, and that Kaori was not the intended target. Two suspects, 21-year-old Amuri Greene and another individual, were arrested in connection with the incident.

  • The shooting occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
  • A vigil was held on Saturday to honor Kaori's memory.

The players

Kaori Patterson-Moore

The 7-month-old victim who was killed in the shooting.

Bishop Maldonado

A leader with the Brooklyn Collective Clergy who spoke at the vigil.

Letitia James

The New York Attorney General who attended the vigil and vowed to prosecute the suspects to the fullest extent of the law.

Amuri Greene

The 21-year-old suspect who was arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the shooting.

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What they’re saying

“There's no words to take this pain away, but I ask for a heavenly hug for each one of these family members.”

— Bishop Maldonado, Leader, Brooklyn Collective Clergy

“I want the family to know that we stand with them.”

— Letitia James, New York Attorney General

“This should have never happened. There should have never been no shooting where a baby is being killed.”

— Kaori Patterson-Moore's grandmother

What’s next

The second suspect arrested in Pennsylvania has not yet been charged, and the legal process against Amuri Greene is ongoing.

The takeaway

The tragic death of Kaori Patterson-Moore has galvanized the Brooklyn community to demand more comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of youth violence and gun crime, including increased investment in intervention programs and support services for at-risk youth.