"The vigil served as both a tribute and a call for peace, with community leaders emphasizing the need to address the ongoing violence that has affected too many families."
"Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the incident as an 'unthinkable loss,' stating, 'We cannot accept this violence as normal. Too many families have suffered this pain.'"
A vigil was held in Williamsburg for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, who was fatally shot during a gang-related incident. The baby's mother was pushing her stroller when two suspects on a moped opened fire. After the shooting, the mother sought refuge in a nearby bodega, only to discover her baby had been shot. Community leaders and officials, including Attorney General Letitia James and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, condemned the violence and called for action. Police arrested two suspects linked to the shooting, including a 21-year-old alleged gunman.
Read at Brooklyn, NY Patch
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