{"id":185415,"date":"2026-04-04T12:32:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/185415\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T12:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:32:38","slug":"vigil-today-for-7-month-old-baby-kaori-patterson-moore-killed-in-heartbreaking-brooklyn-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/185415\/","title":{"rendered":"Vigil today for 7-month-old baby Kaori Patterson-Moore, killed in heartbreaking Brooklyn shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Second Second suspect connected to 7-month-old’s shooting arrested<\/a> <\/p>\n

Police have arrested Matthew Rodriguez, the second suspect wanted in connection with the killing of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore. Police believe Rodriguez was driving the moped when Kaori was shot. The suspected shooter, Amuri Greene, was arrested earlier this week.<\/p>\n

NEW YORK – A grieving Brooklyn community is preparing to come together to honor a baby whose life was cut tragically short<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

A vigil is scheduled for Saturday at 12 p.m., organized by NYC clergy, the Brooklyn Collective Clergy Council and the United Clergy Council.<\/p>\n

The gathering follows the death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, who was fatally shot earlier this week in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

Organizers say the vigil is intended as a time for prayer, reflection and community support.<\/p>\n

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The backstory:<\/p>\n

Kaori Patterson-Moore was shot while sitting in a stroller<\/a> during a daytime shooting in Williamsburg, according to police.<\/p>\n

Authorities say two people on a moped opened fire toward a group, striking the infant, who later died from her injuries.<\/p>\n

Police believe the child was not the intended target.<\/p>\n

A suspect, Amuri Greene, has been charged with murder, and another suspect has also been taken into custody, according to authorities.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“This tragedy has deeply shaken our community, and our hearts are heavy with grief,” organizers said.<\/p>\n

“This should never be happening, and it is incredibly sad. Now more than ever, we must come together as a community united in prayer, worship, and compassion.”<\/p>\n

Organizers stressed the vigil is meant to focus on healing and unity.<\/p>\n

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What’s next:<\/p>\n

Community members are expected to gather Saturday to mourn, pray and support one another.<\/p>\n

Organizers say the vigil will provide a space for reflection and solidarity as the community processes the loss.<\/p>\n

The Source: This article was written using information from previous FOX 5 NY reporting and a community press release from local clergy organizations.<\/p>\n

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