MARY HOOVER MAYOR FRANK BROCATO ADDRESSED SHOPPERS CONCERNS LAST NIGHT. All Rights Reserved. The mall reopened at 6 a.m. as planned for Black Friday shopping. WVTM 13 - RIGHT NOW: Riverchase Galleria Mall shooting protest The officer was responding to reports of gunfire, and Bradford was shot around five seconds after the initial shots were fired. Eight other people were treated by Hoover paramedics for injuries sustained in the subsequent chaos and evacuation of the mall. The gunfire erupted at 3:18 p.m. on the first floor of the state's largest mall. In 2018, 2019, and 2020, there were highly publicized deadly shootings at the Riverchase Galleria: On Thanksgiving night 2018, Emantic E.J. Bradford was shot by a Hoover Police officer who was working security for the mall. Bradford as an immediate deadly threat to innocent civilians and thus shot Bradford to eliminate the threat," and therefore, that he, "did not commit a crime under Alabama law when he shot and killed E.J. Mall shooting suspects agrees on return to Alabama | Fox News (Source: Facebook) Hoover police say investigators believe that more than two individuals were involved in the initial altercation, including 21-year-old Bradford. 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover - WVTM Because of COVID-19 precautions, the store only allows a certain number of people inside at a time. The crowd of shoppers near the Foot Action store were running away from where I heard gunshots, but the armed individual was moving toward where I heard gunshots. He said he saw a child laying in a pool of blood on the ground with an officer applying first aid to stop the bleeding. Dont miss out! There are two vacant anchor stores which were once Sears and Belk Children's and Home. A witness, Lexi Joiner, told Al.com she was shopping with her mother when the gunfire started. Riverchase Galleria Paying For Slain 8-Year-Old Child's Funeral Hoover police chief "very, very proud" of officer response, Hoover mayor: "You just don't bring guns into a crowded mall", Black Friday shoppers shaken after terrifying Thanksgiving night at the mall, LISTEN: Hoover Fire and Rescue dispatch audio after deadly mall shooting. When we all got up, he was the only one who didnt get up.. [16] The 12-year-old was found to have had a rib fractured in the initial shooting, but her spine was undamaged. THE 18-YEAR-OLD WHO WAS SHOT WAS IN SERIOUS CONDITION AT UAB. A man was shot and killed by police after a fight at the mall ahead of Black Friday shopping resulted in gunfire that injured several. (Source: Facebook) Hoover police say investigators believe that more than two individuals were involved in the initial altercation, including 21-year-old Bradford. "It was so surreal. Activist Carlos Chaverst on Tuesday said the Hoover protests will continue nightly until they get answers. (Carol Robinson). Police initially thought Bradford Jr. was responsible for shooting two people but later retracted that statement. Bradford, who was in the Army and had goals of becoming a combat engineer, was shot and killed on Nov. 22, 2018, following a shooting in the mall involving someone else. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [9], In February 2020 the LEGO store closed its location at the Riverchase Galleria. Just like the Riverchase Galleria, Greenwood Park Mall does not allow firearms on the property. [11] As part of the renovation, the first Von Maur in Alabama opened in the space vacated by Macy's/Proffitt's/Belk. My partner and I were located on the second floor of the Galleria Mall in front of Spencers Gifts. The details of that proceeding have not yet been released. July 4, 2020 / 8:03 AM GRAPHIC: AG-released Surveillance Video of Shooting at Riverchase The 12-year-old injured in the shooting has been released from the hospital but the condition of others is not known. Riverchase Galleria mall shooting: Two teens wounded, one shot dead Bradford. The CT scan showed that she has a fractured rib, but her spine was not touched. At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18; more than a dozen missing, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son. SARA HEY, EUNICE. I saw one conscious female taken on stretcher to ambulance pic.twitter.com/mt81Xp7Esy. Updated on: November 24, 2018 / 7:19 AM Riverchase Galleria mall shooting: Two teens wounded, one shot dead outside Hoover, Alabama mall near Birmingham - CBS News U.S. Police officer kills man after Alabama mall shooting. The Birmingham Downtown Ghost Self-Guided Walking Tour Walking Tours from $5.50 per adult The area 2000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, AL 35244-2341 Best nearby Restaurants 171 within 3 miles Redlands Grill by J. Alexander's 381 0.3 mi$$ - $$$ American Contemporary Vegetarian Friendly Bonefish Grill 213 A suspected shootout inside the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover Friday afternoon killed a young boy, who was shot in the head, and injured three others, police confirmed Friday night. [22], A suspect in the initial shooting, Erron Martez Dequan Brown, was arrested by U.S. GRAPHIC: AG-released Surveillance Video of Shooting at Riverchase Galleria on Nov. 22, 2018 - YouTube 0:00 / 2:34 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users.. Please enter valid email address to continue. She's listed in stable condition. One of the males appeared to be injured and was clutching his stomach, while the other male appeared to be helping him. PatThomasNews/Twitter The mall in suburban Birmingham was the site of a 2018 police shooting where an officer fatally shot a Black man with a gun after mistaking him for the gunman in an earlier shooting at the mall. The Hoover Police Department said in a statement that two men were engaged in a "physical altercation" at the glitzy Riverchase Galleria in Hoover late Thursday, when one of the men pulled out a handgun and shot the other man twice. 3 Jul, 2020 10:34 PM 2 minutes to read. "[6] At a press conference in Birmingham, Benjamin Crump claimed that witnesses to both shootings described the responding officers as not revealing that they were undercover officers nor that they gave any orders to people nearby before shooting Bradford. NZ Herald - Breaking news, latest news, business, sport and 2018 The Associated Press. First published on November 23, 2018 / 4:30 AM. E.J. Gregg Rector said in an earlier news release. ATLANTA - A man suspected in an Alabama mall shooting that resulted in police killing another black man on Thanksgiving agreed Friday to return home from Georgia to face charges. Protestors carry a sign reading Justice for E.J. during a protest at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Police later identified Erron Brown as the suspect who fired the original shots. Alabama mall shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded POLICE TELL US SHE IS STABLE AT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. Among the injured was 8-year-old Royta. Riverchase Galleria will become a mixed-use development with a , ESPECIALLY THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF LAST NIGHT CONSIDERED. An 8-year-old boy was shot and killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a mall in Hoover, Alabama, on Friday. Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato said he visited with the boy's parents Friday evening. This is tough, said Bessemer City Schools superintendent, Dr. Autumm Jeter. announced the unnamed Hoover police officer was justified. An 18-year-old was shot twice, and a 12-year-old bystander was shot in the back. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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). Two people were shooting at each other, and according to court documents, Officer Alexander fired the fatal shots at E.J. We are working closely with the Hoover Police Department. Police say there. Bradford's family, as well as other protesters, have called for police to release body cam footage and mall security video. The Associated Press contributed to this report. https://trib.al/wg9z1rT. Few details about the suspect have been released. What do body cams, security cameras show? MARY: GOOD MORNING, EUNICE WE KNOW OFFICIALS ARE BEING VERY TIGHTLIPPED THIS MORNING ON T INVESTIGATION. Officials initially said . Our prayers go out to all of those affected by this senseless event., Brocato said he visited with Roytas parents after the boy had been pronounced dead. 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. We are proud of our personnel tonight.". THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE IS HANDLING THIS INVESTIGATION AND THE AUTHOR WILL MAKE -- AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE A COMMENT. 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. One of the teens, an 18-year-old, was struck and the other tried to flee the area but was confronted by two Hoover police officers. SOME OF THE PEOPLE WERE HERE LAST NIGHT IN THE CHAOS AND OTHERS HEARD ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED BUT STILL DECIDED TO CONTINUE THEIR SHOPPING CLAIMS THAT SHOPPING PLANS. Khan said the security program is constantly evaluated. All rights reserved. He asked residents in the city to pray for the family. The grandmother of slain E.J. Derzis said police are working promising leads, but did not say if they had identified suspects. WVTM 13S SARAH KILLIAN TALKED TO A FEW SHOPPERS THIS MORNING, EVEN SOME WHO WERE IN THE MALL LAST NIGHT. Police said they responded to a scene at the Riverchase Galleria, near . You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. A 12-YEAR-OLD, AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER, WAS ALSO HIT. (Roy Johnson), We're live Kelly Ingram Park for a press conference held by attorney Benjamin Crump Jr., who is representing the family of E.J. The center features an impressive combination of fashion and lifestyle retailers, as well as restaurants and entertainment options, making it a premier venue for retail space for lease in Birmingham, AL. Let's just have an open discussion on what will be the fallout of the Riverchase Galleria shooting. [26], Protests were organized by a Birmingham activist group called Justice League on the following Saturday. [7] Bradford had enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2017 and completed basic training, and was on leave in August 2018 before completing advanced individual training. Riverchase Galleria - Brookfield Properties Bradford, the armed individual.. No lawsuits have been filed as of Monday afternoon. "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. 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