Amuri Greene, 21, charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore
Police charged 21-year-old Amuri Greene with murder after a stray bullet killed 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in her stroller in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Greene, who is hospitalized, also faces two counts of attempted murder.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn this week. Amuri Greene faces murder charges after Kaori Patterson-Moore was struck by a stray bullet while sitting in her stroller Wednesday.
Police arrested Greene on Thursday while he was in the hospital. He also faces two counts of attempted murder in addition to the murder charge. Attorney information for Greene was not immediately available.
The shooting happened in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Baby Kaori was sitting in her stroller when the stray bullet hit her. She died from her injuries.
The incident has shaken the local community and drawn attention from city officials. Mayor's office representatives spoke about the case at a press conference.
Details about what led to the shooting are still emerging. Police have not released information about whether Greene knew the victims or what sparked the violence.
This tragic shooting highlights ongoing gun violence affecting innocent children in major cities. Parents and families in urban areas face daily concerns about random violence putting their children at risk.
Greene will face court proceedings while hospitalized. Police continue investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting.
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