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Suspects charged in fatal shooting of 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn
Amuri Greene and Matthew Rodriguez face second-degree murder charges in the death of Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:06am
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The tragic shooting that claimed the life of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore has left her family and community devastated, sparking renewed calls for action against gun violence.NYC TodayTwo suspects, Amuri Greene and Matthew Rodriguez, have been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn. The baby was killed by a stray bullet while being pushed in a stroller by her mother. The suspects are also accused of shooting the victim's 2-year-old brother, who was grazed by a bullet. Investigators say the shooting was gang-motivated.
Why it matters
The tragic death of baby Kaori has shaken the East Williamsburg community and sparked outrage over gun violence targeting innocent children. The case highlights the ongoing challenge of curbing gang-related crime and stray bullet incidents that put families at risk in certain neighborhoods.
The details
According to police, Kaori Patterson-Moore was being pushed in a stroller by her mother when the shooting occurred. As people ran for cover, the baby's mother, father, and 2-year-old brother fled to a nearby bodega, where they realized Kaori had been shot. The baby's father then rushed her to Woodhull Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The suspects, Amuri Greene and Matthew Rodriguez, allegedly tried to flee the scene but collided with another car. Greene was taken to the hospital and into custody, while Rodriguez got away but was later found, arrested, and extradited to New York.
- The shooting occurred on April 14, 2026.
- Kaori Patterson-Moore's funeral was held the day before the suspects' arraignment.
The players
Amuri Greene
One of the suspects charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Matthew Rodriguez
The other suspect charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Kaori Patterson-Moore
The 7-month-old baby girl who was killed by a stray bullet while being pushed in a stroller by her mother.
Reverend Al Sharpton
Gave the eulogy at Kaori Patterson-Moore's funeral.
What’s next
The suspects, Amuri Greene and Matthew Rodriguez, will be arraigned today on the second-degree murder charges.
The takeaway
The tragic death of baby Kaori Patterson-Moore has devastated her family and the broader East Williamsburg community, underscoring the urgent need to address gun violence and protect innocent lives, especially the most vulnerable. This case will likely spark renewed calls for stronger measures to curb gang activity and stray bullet incidents in high-crime neighborhoods.
