Suspect in killing of 7-month-old proclaims innocence ahead of court: 'I didn't do it'
Suspect in killing of 7-month-old in stroller proclaims innocence: 'I didn't do it'
The life of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore was tragically cut short earlier this month on a Brooklyn street. The two men police say carried out the deadly shooting are appearing in court on Tuesday.
NEW YORK CITY - The life of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore was tragically cut short earlier this month on a Brooklyn street. The two men police say carried out the deadly shooting are appearing in court on Tuesday.
What we know:
Amuri Greene, 21, and Matthew Rodriguez, 18, have both been charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, assault and weapons possession.
Prosecutors say the suspects fired into a crowd from a moving moped, striking Kaori Patterson-Moore in the head and grazing her 2-year-old brother.
They were both indicted last week, but are expected to be formally arraigned on Tuesday following Rodriguez's extradition from Pennsylvania.
2 men indicted for shooting death of Brooklyn infant
Two men have been indicted in the tragic shooting that killed 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn last week, authorities announced Tuesday.
What they're saying:
While being transported to court on Tuesday, Matthew Rodriguez repeatedly told reporters that he "didn't do it."
"I didn't know it was gonna happen. It wasn't my fault. I didn't pull the trigger… I didn't know he was gonna pull the trigger, I promise," he said as he was escorted into the back of a law enforcement vehicle.
The backstory:
Patterson-Moore was struck in the head by a stray bullet during a daytime shooting on April 1 near Moore Street and Humboldt Street in Brooklyn.
Investigators say the infant’s mother was pushing her and her brother in a stroller when two men approached on a moped and opened fire toward a group gathered on the corner.
The suspects fled the scene, crashing minutes later while riding the wrong way. Surveillance video shows them being thrown from the moped before getting back on and continuing to flee.
Vigil held Saturday for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore killed in Brooklyn shooting
A Brooklyn community gathered Saturday to honor 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore after her death in a shooting.
Why you should care:
A grieving Brooklyn community came together over the weekend to honor the life of the 7-month-old victim.
"This tragedy has deeply shaken our community, and our hearts are heavy with grief," vigil organizers said. "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."
The Source: Information from Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and previous FOX 5 NY reporting.