Brooklyn grandmother says she forgives gunman after baby was killed in stroller

Linda Oyinkoinyan said she forgives the person alleged to have killed her 7‑month‑old granddaughter, Kaori Patterson‑Moore, who was shot while in a stroller in Brooklyn; police say the alleged shooter, identified as 21‑year‑old Amari Green, was hospitalized, arrested and is expected to face murder and attempted murder charges.

Linda Oyinkoinyan, the grandmother of 7‑month‑old Kaori Patterson‑Moore, said she forgives the person alleged to have killed her granddaughter while the baby was in a stroller in Brooklyn. Oyinkoinyan and her husband, who are both pastors, described deep sorrow alongside their decision to forgive. Police identified an alleged shooter and said he was hospitalized after the incident and later arrested. The family is planning Kaori’s funeral and said their lives are changed forever. What officials say: - Police say the 7‑month‑old, Kaori Patterson‑Moore, was shot while in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt Streets in East Williamsburg and later died. - Police identified the alleged shooter as 21‑year‑old Amari Green; he was hospitalized after the incident and has been arrested. - Police say Green is expected to face a murder charge and two counts of attempted murder. - Authorities say they believe the shooting was gang related and that Kaori was not the intended target; the moped driver is known to police but is not in custody. Summary: The family has expressed deep grief and forgiveness and is making funeral plans, describing the loss as life‑changing. Police have identified and arrested an alleged shooter and say charges are expected; the status of other legal or court dates is undetermined at this time.