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Second Suspect Arrested in Infant's Tragic Shooting
4 Apr
Summary
- Second suspect apprehended in Pennsylvania for the fatal shooting.
- Seven-month-old Kaori was in her stroller when struck by a stray bullet.
- The shooting occurred during a drive-by gunfire incident on a street corner.
Investigators have apprehended a second suspect in the drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of seven-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore. Matthew Rodriguez, 18, was arrested in Pennsylvania by NYPD detectives and U.S. Marshals. This arrest follows the apprehension of Amuri Greene, 21, the alleged gunman, who pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when Kaori was in her stroller. According to a court complaint, Greene fired into a crowd from the back of a moped. Kaori's mother reported that her infant daughter was shot in the head.
Gun violence remains a significant concern for children and teens in the U.S., with firearms being the leading cause of death. Authorities are still seeking information regarding Rodriguez's specific role and his connection to Greene, who was the driver of the moped. The driver of the moped fled the scene after a crash.
New York City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, have expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the infant's death, describing it as a tragedy that "truly shocks the conscience."
