Baby in stroller killed in shooting in Brooklyn, police say
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Key Points:
- A 7-month-old baby was fatally shot in the head in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, while being pushed in a stroller near Moore and Humboldt streets around 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Two male suspects fled the scene on a moped, with one firing at least two rounds toward a group including children; the moped crashed two blocks away, leading to one suspect's hospitalization and possible custody.
- The hospitalized suspect matches the shooter's description and is being investigated for connection to the killing, while the other suspect remains at large, prompting a large NYPD manhunt.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the shooting, emphasizing the urgent need to address gun violence in the city and expressing condolences to the grieving family.
- Authorities are seeking public assistance with information and have provided Crime Stoppers contact details for anonymous tips to aid in locating the remaining suspect.
