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7-Month-Old Baby Fatally Shot in Brooklyn, Mother Says 'I Can't Hold Her Anymore'
Summary
A 7-month-old girl in a stroller was struck by a stray bullet in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on April 1 and later died; police said the shooting was believed to be gang-related and a 21-year-old has been arrested and charged.
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A 7-month-old baby girl was struck by a stray bullet while in a stroller on a Williamsburg, Brooklyn, sidewalk on April 1 and later died. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police believe the shooting was gang-related and that the infant was not the intended target. The child’s mother, Lianna Charles-Moore, spoke publicly about her grief. Authorities said they identified and charged a 21-year-old in connection with the shooting while another person remained at large.
Key facts:
- The incident occurred on April 1 in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
- The victim was a 7-month-old girl who was in a stroller and later died; the article names her as Kaori Patterson-Moore.
- Police described the shooting as believed to be gang-related and said the infant was not the intended target.
- A 21-year-old, identified in reports as Amuri Greene, was arrested and charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder.
- Officials said another person fled the scene and was being sought by police.
Summary:
The death of the infant has left her family grieving and prompted police efforts to locate the remaining suspect. A 21-year-old has been arrested and charged, and police reported that another individual remained at large. Undetermined at this time.
