Seven‑Month‑Old Kaori Patterson‑Moore Killed by Apparent Stray Bullet in Brooklyn; NYPD Holds One Person of Interest and Hunts Second Moped Suspect
Seven‑month‑old Kaori Patterson‑Moore was killed by an apparent stray bullet while in a stroller on Moore Street near Humboldt Street in Brooklyn after two people on a moped approached and the rear passenger opened fire, police say. NYPD, which says the shooting is believed to be gang‑related, recovered two shell casings but no gun, is holding one injured man at a hospital as a person of interest who matches the shooter’s description and is searching for the second moped suspect while appealing for public tips.
📌 Key Facts
- The victim was 7-month-old Kaori Patterson‑Moore of Brooklyn, who was struck by gunfire and killed while in a stroller.
- The shooting occurred on a Brooklyn sidewalk near Moore Street and Humboldt Street.
- NYPD says two individuals on a moped approached the area and the rear passenger opened fire, striking the infant (reported as a stray bullet).
- Police believe the shooting was gang‑related and that the child was an unintended victim.
- The moped reportedly crashed into an oncoming car about two blocks away; both riders fell and the passenger lost both shoes in the crash.
- One man from the moped, injured in the crash, is in custody at a hospital and is being treated as a person of interest who matches the shooter’s description; a second moped suspect remains sought.
- No firearm has been recovered but two shell casings were found; the investigation is open, detectives are seeking witnesses, and the NYPD is asking the public for tips via Crime Stoppers and social media.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the killing a tragedy and said it underscores the need to do more to reduce gun violence.
📊 Relevant Data
In 2023, 65.6% of shooting victims in New York City were Black, 29.1% were Hispanic, 2.8% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 2.4% were White, compared to population shares of approximately 22% Black, 29% Hispanic, 15% Asian, and 32% White.
Crime and Enforcement Activity in New York City (Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023) — New York Police Department
Nationally in 2019, 89% of Black murder victims were killed by Black offenders, and 81% of White murder victims were killed by White offenders.
Expanded Homicide Data Table 6 — Federal Bureau of Investigation
In 2024, Black children and adolescents accounted for 46% of all youth firearm deaths in the US, despite comprising 14% of the youth population.
Child and Adolescent Firearm Deaths: National Trends and Variation by Demographics and States — KFF
📰 Source Timeline (4)
Follow how coverage of this story developed over time
- CBS segment reiterates that NYPD is actively appealing to the public for tips in the killing of a 7‑month‑old in a stroller.
- Reinforces that the investigation remains open and that detectives are still seeking additional information and witnesses.
- Victim identified as 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore of Brooklyn.
- Police say two individuals on a moped approached Moore Street and Humboldt Street; the rear passenger opened fire, striking the infant on the sidewalk.
- NYPD states the shooting is believed to be gang-related and that the child was an unintended victim.
- Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the moped crashed into an oncoming car two blocks away; both riders fell, and the impact caused the passenger to lose both shoes.
- One man from the moped, injured in the crash, is in custody at a hospital on an unrelated matter but is believed to match the shooter’s description based on clothing and appearance.
- No gun has been recovered, but two shell casings were found; NYPD is asking the public for tips via its Crime Stoppers hotline and social media.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly called the killing a tragedy and said it underscores the need to do more to reduce gun violence.
- CBS piece is a short video hit that reiterates NYPD’s confirmation that a 7‑month‑old in a stroller was shot and killed in Brooklyn.
- It restates that police believe the child was struck by gunfire on the street while in the stroller; limited additional detail beyond what is already in print coverage.