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 of Brooklyn was struck and killed by an apparent stray bullet while sitting in a stroller on Moore Street near Humboldt Street; police say two people on a moped approached and the rear passenger opened fire in what investigators believe was a gang‑motivated, unintended killing. One man from the moped — injured when the moped crashed into a car two blocks away and now in custody at a hospital — is being treated as a person of interest who matches the shooter’s description, while a second rider remains at large; no gun has been recovered, two shell casings were found, and the NYPD is seeking tips.
📌 Key Facts
- Victim identified as 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore of Brooklyn; she was sitting in a stroller and was struck and killed by gunfire.
- The shooting occurred on the street near Moore Street and Humboldt Street in Brooklyn; police say the child was an unintended victim struck by a stray bullet.
- NYPD says two individuals on a moped approached the scene and the rear passenger fired the shots.
- Two blocks away the moped reportedly crashed into an oncoming car; both riders fell and the rear passenger allegedly lost both shoes in the crash.
- One man from the moped, injured in the crash, is in custody at a hospital and is believed to match the shooter’s description based on clothing and appearance; police are still seeking the second moped suspect.
- NYPD describes the shooting as believed to be gang-related and has an open investigation with detectives appealing to the public for tips and witnesses.
- No firearm has been recovered, but two shell casings were found; authorities are asking the public to contact Crime Stoppers and to provide any information via NYPD 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 suspects in New York City were Black, 30.0% were Hispanic, 2.3% were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 2.2% were White, compared to population shares of 20.3% Black, 29.1% Hispanic, 14.8% Asian, and 30.5% White Non-Hispanic.
Crime and Enforcement Activity in New York City (Year End 2023) — New York City Police Department
As of December 2022, 69.5% of individuals in the NYPD Criminal Group Database were Black, 29.3% were Hispanic, 0.6% were White, and 0.5% were Asian/Pacific Islander, compared to citywide population shares of 20.3% Black, 29.1% Hispanic, 30.5% White Non-Hispanic, and 14.8% Asian.
NYPD's Use and Operation of the Criminal Group Database — New York City Department of Investigation
Nearly 50% of out-of-state guns recovered in New York City originate from Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, often trafficked via the Interstate 95 corridor and private bus companies.
Local Law 90 of 2022: Third Annual Report on Firearm Trafficking — Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice
📰 Source Timeline (5)
Follow how coverage of this story developed over time
- CBS piece reiterates NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s statement that the shooting is believed to be 'gang-motivated.'
- Confirms again that the victim was a 7‑month‑old baby sitting in a stroller when she was struck by a stray bullet.
- 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.