Second person arrested in shooting that killed 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn
ABC7 New York • • general
Key Points:
- Matthew Rodriguez, 18, has been arrested in Pennsylvania as the second suspect involved in the deadly shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn; charges are pending against him.
- The alleged gunman, 21-year-old Amuri Greene, who was a passenger on the moped, has been charged with murder, attempted murder, and assault, and is currently hospitalized with a broken leg.
- The shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon while the baby was in a stroller with her mother; the infant was taken to Woodhull Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
- Rodriguez was identified through gang ties and fingerprints found on the scooter used in the shooting; both suspects have sealed juvenile records.
- A vigil for the baby is scheduled with Attorney General Letitia James attending, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline.
