Shooting in Brooklyn Kills 7-Month-Old Girl, Linked to Drill Rap Feud by Sources

A shooting in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on April 1, 2026, resulted in the death of a 7-month-old girl from a stray bullet. The incident occurred near Humboldt and Moore Streets, where the family was outside when shots were fired. Surveillance video captured the events leading up to the shooting, showing the family and the individuals involved.

Law enforcement sources stated that the shooting was connected to an online drill rap feud between groups from the Marcy Houses and the Bushwick Houses. The alleged gunman, identified as Amuri Greene, 21, was part of a crew associated with the Marcy Houses, which was in conflict with a group at the Bushwick Houses.

Sources reported that Greene targeted the girl's father, a drill rapper known as MP or Jamari Patterson, because of lyrics in his songs that referenced the feud.

Background on the Feud The feud involved rival groups from the two housing projects, with tensions expressed through drill rap music posted online.

Patterson's lyrics, including lines about tracking and confronting rivals, were uploaded to his Soundcloud account, with the most recent song a year prior to the incident. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny stated that the father had associations with some MOE gang members based on location and circumstances, but he was not listed in the department's criminal group database as a member.

Kenny noted that investigators were examining these connections. The shooting wounded the girl's 2-year-old brother as well.

Details of the Incident and Arrests Greene allegedly fired from the back of a moped into a crowd, aiming for Patterson, according to court papers and sources.

He is charged with murder and attempted murder. An alleged accomplice, Matthew Rodriguez, was arrested in Pennsylvania and was expected to be extradited to Brooklyn for court appearance. The mother rushed her children into a nearby bodega after the shots, where she discovered the infant's injuries.

The girl had recently begun saying her first words, family members reported. The family denied any gang involvement by the father, stating he was not the target and had no connection to the feud.

Father's Efforts to Change The father wrote in a letter released after a community vigil that he had committed to changing his life following the birth of his daughter.

He described vowing to support his family through music and jobs to avoid negativity. The letter emphasized his determination to provide a stable environment.

Funeral Arrangements The family planned a funeral for the girl on the evening of April 13, 2026, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn.

The service was set to honor the infant's short life amid the ongoing investigation into the shooting. Authorities continue to probe the connections between the rap feud and the violence.