Brooklyn Baby Shot Dead in Pram; Police Pursue Suspects
Brooklyn Baby Shot Dead in Pram; Police Pursue Suspects
Seven-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore is killed in broad daylight in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as gunfire erupts; police say the infant was an unintended victim of a gang-related shooting, with a manhunt underway.
Two suspects on a motorcycle rode against traffic in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, when shots rang out in broad daylight, killing a seven-month-old girl sitting in a stroller. Police say Kaori Patterson-Moore was the unintended victim of a gang-related shooting. At least two rounds were fired by the person on the back of the bike before it crashed, and the rider fled as officers began a massive manhunt for the driver.
Relatives say the baby's mother, Lianna Charles-Moore, was inside a nearby shop when the gunfire started and realized her daughter had been hit. 'She’s gone, and I can’t ever see her again,' she told CBS. City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, described the loss as a devastating reminder of the work needed to curb gun violence in the city.
Officers are reviewing surveillance video and speaking to witnesses as they search for additional leads. The scene drew bystanders and children who fled for cover, underscoring the risk of violence in urban neighborhoods. No arrests have been announced, and investigators cautioned that the investigation could take time.
Experts and community leaders are calling for sustained efforts to address gun violence, while the city promises to keep residents informed as the case develops. The incident adds to a troubling tally of shooting incidents reported in the city this year and highlights the ongoing challenge of keeping streets safe for families.
