NYPD Arrests Amuri Greene for Murder of 7-Month-Old Kaori Patterson-Moore
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NYPD Arrests Amuri Greene for Murder of 7-Month-Old Kaori Patterson-Moore

02 April, 2026.Crime.27 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Kaori Patterson-Moore, 7-month-old, killed in stroller shooting in Brooklyn.
  • Amuri Greene, 21, charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder.
  • Second suspect remains at large as police conduct a manhunt; reward offered.

Suspect Identified and Charged

The NYPD arrested 21-year-old Amuri Greene in connection with the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore.

Suspect arrested in killing of 7-month-old baby shot in stroller, police say One suspect is in custody and the other is the subject of a "massive" manhunt

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Greene will be charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder.

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He was taken into custody while still hospitalized recovering from moped crash injuries.

The moped driver remains at large.

Authorities said the shooting was gang-related and are exploring whether the baby's father was the intended target.

Gang Ties and Ongoing Manhunt

Greene is a known associate of the Marcy Houses gang.

Police are investigating a potential feud with the MOE gang from Bushwick Houses.

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Surveillance footage showed the suspects going the wrong way before crashing.

The 2-year-old brother was grazed but survived.

The mayor called the shooting devastating.

Community Impact and Systemic Concerns

The Council on Foreign Relations noted Adams' policies have not stopped violence.

The baby’s funeral drew hundreds of mourners.

City budget provisions began funding violence interrupters.

Broader Implications

The case highlights tension between law enforcement and community strategies.

The baby was not the intended target but was killed in gang violence.

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Arresting Greene will not end questions about prevention.

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