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NYPD charges alleged Brooklyn shooter in death of baby in stroller
Summary
The NYPD charged 21-year-old Amuri Greene with multiple counts, including murder, after a stray bullet struck a stroller and a 7-month-old in Brooklyn died; police say a second suspect remains at large.
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Authorities in New York announced murder charges against a suspect after a shooting in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn that resulted in the death of a 7-month-old baby in a stroller. Police said the incident occurred on Wednesday and that investigators have been seeking a second person connected to the event. Officials reported they are examining possible links to local gang activity. Neighbors and family members have gathered at a memorial and planned a vigil.
Known details:
- Amuri Greene, 21, was charged with multiple counts including three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, along with weapons and assault charges.
- Police reported that a stray bullet struck the stroller and that the infant, identified as 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, died.
- Authorities said they believe Greene was on the back of a scooter when shots were fired and that the scooter driver has not been located.
- A memorial of toys and messages has grown at the scene and family members spoke publicly about their grief.
Summary:
The filing of charges formalizes the criminal case while police continue to seek the second suspect and the neighborhood responds to the loss. Undetermined at this time.
