AL.com reporter Connor Sheets contributed to this story, We have not gotten details about how many people have been shot. And one adult female victim was transported by ambulance from the Galleria to UAB Hospital. We are working closely with the Hoover Police Department. Some of the prohibited activities include: Any activity that threatens the safety of guests, tenants and/or employees. WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE DEVELOPMENTS AND BRING YOU MORE IN, Authorities in Hoover are investigating an officer-involved shooting at the Riverchase Galleria that left one teen dead and two others injured. Their conditions were unknown Monday morning. Updated on: November 24, 2018 / 7:19 AM We will use every available resource to our disposal to make sure that we solve this senseless crime., Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr arrived later at the shooting scene. He did so at the risk of his own life. The galleria has been the scene of several high-profile shootings in the past few years. As the brainchild of developer Jim Wilson, Hoover's Galleria at the recently completed intersection of I-459 and U.S. 31 was a quarter of a mile long and had at the time the nation's largest . >> WE WILL NEVER DO ANOTHER BLACK FRIDAY AGAIN, EVER . Here are some of the questions we don't yet have answers to: In this Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 photo, a police officer speaks to a woman after gunfire erupted Thanksgiving night at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Ala. Police responding to a fight inside the shopping mall shot and killed a man who had brandished a weapon, authorities said Friday. The mall reopened at 6 a.m. as planned for Black Friday shopping. The bullets all entered from an upward angle and the shot to the head was the fatal shot, entering from the back right of the head and exiting above the left eye. Police have not released the name of the officer who killed Bradford. Three of the victims died. "One of our Hoover officers did engage that individual, shot him and he is dead on the scene," Cpt. The shooting of 21-year-old Emantic "EJ" Bradford Jr. prompted a series of protests at the mall. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). WVTM 13 - RIGHT NOW: Riverchase Galleria Mall shooting protest [2] Police responded to a shooting at the mall where two people were shot. THIS MORNING, THE MALL IS BACK OPEN, BUT SOME ARE STILL SHAKEN AFTER GUNFIRE RANG OUT INSIDE THE MALL DURING EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPIN THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. The City of Hoover tweeted at 10:44 p.m. that the "incident at the Galleria has been brought under control by Hoover PD." He asked residents in the city to pray for the family. I have children, said Daniel. SBI does not release information in relation to ongoing/pending investigations, a Monday morning statement from SBI read. There will be at least two more events this week related to the shooting: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 16th Street Baptist Church and Friday at 6 p.m. at New Hope Church on Cleveland Avenue. ORIGINAL (7/3): Four people have been injured in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover Friday afternoon, according to the Hoover Police Department. My partner and I were located on the second floor of the Galleria Mall in front of Spencers Gifts. Brown was sentenced to three years in prison and five years of supervised probation. He also stated that Bradford was trying to clear the area when the officers reached the scene of the initial shooting and that they prevented Bradford from receiving aid for a gunshot wound to the face. The mall reopened Friday morning after being shutdown for hours. Gregg Rector said in an earlier news release. The protesters gathered to say they want to hold law enforcement to a higher standard. HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) Following a shooting that left a child dead and three others injured, the city of Hoover and the owner of the Riverchase Galleria have announced increased safety measures to provide a more secure and comfortable shopping experience at Alabama's largest shopping mall. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Brocato expressed gratitude for the actions of the officer who killed the shooting suspect. HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - David Alexander is the Hoover police officer who was assigned foot patrol inside the Riverchase Galleria on Thanksgiving Day of 2018. Hoover and state police said Monday that will not happen. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Deadly shooting at Ala. mall on Thanksgiving, Deadly shooting at Alabama mall on Thanksgiving, Death by gun: Top 20 states with highest rates, Pittsburgh woman missing for 31 years found alive in Puerto Rico, School shooting survivor has emotional audition on "American Idol". A witness, Lexi Joiner, told Al.com she was shopping with her mother when the gunfire started. UPDATE: Arrest made in Galleria shooting that left child dead, wounded Royta is Hoovers second homicide of the year. 8-year-old killed, 3 injured in shooting at Riverchase Galleria Police were responding to a shooting that wounded an 18-year-old and 12year-old. The former Pizitz/McRae's location simultaneously became available for occupancy. [22], A suspect in the initial shooting, Erron Martez Dequan Brown, was arrested by U.S. "This is certainly a tragic situation when you have an innocent child who gets caught in the middle of an altercation between others," Derzis said. Bessemer City Schools on Friday night discussed the loss of Royta. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. It is the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama. An 8-year-old boy was killed Friday in a shooting at an Alabama shopping mall that left three other people injured, police said. Officials said the meeting is related to what happened at the mall Thursday night. The suit was filed in the Northern District of Alabama on Friday the one-year anniversary of Bradford's death. State officials later announced the unnamed Hoover police officer was justified in the fatal shooting. 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover - WVTM Jeremy Daniel lives out of town but has driven over an hour to visit the Riverchase Galleria for over 20 years. On June 26, 2019 Hoover police and firefighters responded about 1:30 p.m. to the fifth floor of the North Parking Deck. Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. [1] He attended Holy Family Cristo Rey High School in Birmingham and earned his diploma through the General Educational Development (GED) program. Since this is pertinent to the Birmingham area, and the area only let's keep it on topic. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. The former movie theater has since been repurposed into an Aveda Salon and Cosmetology school. In July 2020, 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. was killed in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. Suspect in Riverchase Galleria shooting caught in GA - WWSB POLICE TELL US SHE IS STABLE AT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. Two shootings inside the Riverchase Galleria on Thanksgiving night left an 18-year-old and 12-year-old seriously injured and a 21-year-old shot to death by Hoover police. July 4, 2020 / 8:03 AM Heres our most recent story: This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bradford's family, as well as other protesters, have called for police to release body cam footage and mall security video. Riverchase Galleria, located just outside of Birmingham, AL is the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama and a top tourist destination. The consolidation came 9 years after Federated Department Stores (the parent of Rich's since 1976) acquired R. H. Macy & Company. In July 2020, 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. was killed in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. Among the injured was 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. His mother did not want her name used, but spoke to AL.com about what happened. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the. HOOVER, AL (WBRC) - Hoover police say the 21-year-old man shot and killed Thursday night at Riverchase Galleria "likely did not fire the rounds" that injured an 18-year-old man and struck a 12 . In November 2020, the officer who shot Bradford was identified as David Alexander.[44][45]. The renovation plan, including a $25 million sales tax rebate, was approved by the Hoover City Council on October 17, 2011. Matt Savage 205-739-6780 or Sgt. The shooting set off a wave of protests. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. "He was bright, articulate, and very convincing. In addition, they were not provided with any details of the police shooting until the November 28 meeting. "We have certain information about this individual and ask the public to provide ALEA with any available details that may hasten an arrest, Hoover police said Monday. I fired my duty weapon at the armed individual to prevent him from killing anyone. This type of incident is something were seeing across the nation. Allied Universal Security Services provides a K9 unit. A gun was recovered from the mall's Santa's Village, but it is unclear if the weapon was related to the shooting. One juvenile female also was transported to Childrens Hospital. Police said Bradford was fleeing the scene with a weapon. Protestors carry a sign reading Justice for E.J. during a protest at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. All Rights Reserved. [17] A 70-year-old woman had been injured by a fall while attempting to flee. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. According to the Birmingham Business Journal, the Riverchase Galleria and Patton Creek Shopping Center are both set for redevelopment, which is part of a six-year development plan for the City of Hoover. Hundreds of shoppers were witnesses to Thursday nights harrowing shooting at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Emantic Bradford Jr. has been identified as the 21-year-old man shot and killed by Hoover police during a shooting at Riverchase Galleria on Thanksgiving. You can spend the day shopping in more than 150 stores, people watching in the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama or fueling a night out with a delicious dish. According to Hoover police, a fight broke out between two teenagers near Footaction and led to an exchange of gunfire. Bradfords shooting death, Two people in custody after police chase, manhunt near Warrior & Hayden, Walker Co. Sheriff's Office responding to lawsuit, Alabama Attorney Generals report regarding the shooting death of E.J. Police responding to a fight inside an Alabama shopping mall shot and killed a man who had brandished a weapon, authorities said Friday. The funeral for 8-year-old Royta Giles, who was killed in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria, will be paid for by the mall. Royta was heading to the 3rd grade this fall. GRAPHIC: AG-released Surveillance Video of Shooting at Riverchase Six of those eight were transported to area hospitals, including a 70-year-old Montevallo woman who ultimately was airlifted to a Mobile hospital after suffering broken bones and internal bleed in a fall as thousands were fleeing the gunfire. Following the initial shooting, two officers from the Hoover Police Department approached and shot an alleged suspect, Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr., who died at the scene, but later clarified to not be the shooter due to a misidentification. announced the unnamed Hoover police officer was justified. Following the closure of the original Macy's location, the store location was sold to Saks Inc., which was the parent of both McRae's and Parisian. Had the deadline passed without comment, Chief Derzis would have decided for the council if the information would have been released without the ALEA. Killing of Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr. - Wikipedia Police say there was a verbal altercation between a group of males on the first level of the mall, near the food court Friday afternoon. An 8-year-old boy was killed Friday in a shooting at an Alabama shopping mall that left three other people injured, police said. I have never felt unsafe here.. The smell of Cindys Cinnamon Rolls and the sounds of children laughing or crying on the carousel in the 1,402,378 square feet mecca is enough to bring nostalgic memories back for anyone who remembers the first 30 years of the mall's existence. All rights reserved (About Us). Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. Alabama mall shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded "Unfortunately, an indidvual lost his life. 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However, the Hoover City Council will hold a special meeting at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to "discuss pending or threatening litigation." He did so at the risk of his own life. The Galleria is anchored by 4 department stores: JCPenney, Belk, Macy's, and Von Maur. [39] At a press conference on December 3, Crump was joined by attorneys Rodney Barganier and Frankie Lee in revealing the results of the independent autopsy. "We don't know at this point what led to the shooting or how many gunmen were involved," police Capt. [2][14], It subsequently transpired that Bradford's movements in the critical seconds were more complicated than originally thought.[15]. The tower includes the headquarters of Walter Energy, Inc.[2] The mall's anchor stores are JCPenney, Von Maur, Macy's, Belk , and Dave & Buster's. OFFICIALS SAY THE TWO WERE NOT FIGHTING OVER BLACK FRIDAY PRESS CHARGES, SO NO ONE WAS ARRESTED. 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Arrest Made In Galleria Shooting | Hoover, AL Patch Killing of Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr. Surveillance Video of Shooting at Riverchase Galleria (November 22, 2018), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Office of the Attorney General of Alabama, "E.J. We are here for the family in every way possible, and we ask that everyone lifts the mother, family, and our school community in your prayers. Copyright 2023 WBRC. A gunman shot an 18-year-old man inside the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Alabama as the shopping mall filled with early Black Friday shoppers, and a 12-year-old girl was also shot in the.