My partner and I were located on the second floor of the Galleria Mall in front of Spencers Gifts. HERE IS WHAT HOOVERS POLICE CHIEF HAD TO SAY LAST NIGHT. Black Friday Eve shooting the likely death knell for Hoover's We are working closely with the Hoover Police Department. Look for more updates here on WVTM 13 News. He did so at the risk of his own life. He said they dont yet know definitively what led to the shooting or how many gunmen were involved. The gunfire erupted at 3:18 p.m. on the first floor of the state's largest mall. A grand jury indicted Michael Jaran Brown with murdering Music. "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. Brown was sentenced to three years in prison and five years of supervised probation. They also said "Bradford brandished a gun during the seconds following the gunshots, which instantly heightened the sense of threat to approaching police officers responding to the chaotic scene.". In July 2020, 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. was killed in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato said he visited with the boy's parents Friday evening. POLICE TELL US SHE IS STABLE AT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. There are two vacant anchor stores which were once Sears and Belk Children's and Home. 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. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Hoover police chief "very, very proud" of officer response to mall shooting, Hoover mayor on deadly shooting at Riverchase Galleria mall, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said he is "very, very proud". A woman who described herself as the mother of the injured 12-year-old posted on social media that the girl was on a Black Friday shopping trip with other family members when the shooting happened, and didn't immediately realize that the pain in her back was from a bullet. In 2019, UAB student Zachariah Taylor Music was shot and killed in the Riverchase Galleria parking deck. 8-year-old killed in shooting at Riverchase Galleria, News / Jul 3,. riverchase galleria shooting Archives - Alabama News The former Pizitz/McRae's location simultaneously became available for occupancy. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler). E.J. "One of our Hoover officers did engage that individual, shot him and he is dead on the scene," Cpt. ", Rector said investigators now believe that more than two people were involved in the initial fight ahead of the shooting, and "this information indicates that there is at least one gunman still at-large, who could be responsible for the shooting of the 18-year-old male and 12-year-old female.". No hospital for Riverchase Galleria as anchor tenants eye lease, city says She's listed in stable condition. [33] Additionally, the Alabama chapter of the NAACP issued a press release condemning the "extreme and excessive police force. In 1996, Sears (which relocated from a nearby location) and a new wing were added, making Riverchase Galleria a total of 2,400,000 square feet (220,000m2) in size. >> THANK G WE HAD OUR OFFICES REALLY CLOSE AND THEY HEARD THE GUNFIRE. 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. 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. 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. He said after hearing about violent incidents at the Galleria, he was concerned for his safety. "From the time that shooting took place, they engaged and it was safe within seconds that it happened," Derzis said. Part of the meeting allowed those present to view a portion of the footage of Bradford being shot. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Stray gunfire also hit a 12-year-old female bystander. Bradford, Jr. collapses as it is revealed he was shot in the face by police. "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. Arrest Made In Galleria Shooting | Hoover, AL Patch The Galleria is anchored by 4 department stores: JCPenney, Belk, Macy's, and Von Maur. Alabama mall shooting kills boy, 8, wounds 3 others | Fox News But over the past five years, things changed. PatThomasNews/Twitter Riverchase Galleria was the scene of a shooting in 2018 in which a teen was shot and wounded. The Hoover Police Department has released new information in the shooting at the Riverchase Galleria Friday afternoon. Two people were shooting at each other, and according to court documents, Officer Alexander fired the fatal shots at E.J. The teen injured in the shooting was taken to UAB Hospital and is in serious condition, police said. Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. There is no indication the information will be released by officials anytime soon. Shopping Mall in Hoover, AL | Riverchase Galleria I saw one conscious female taken on stretcher to ambulance pic.twitter.com/mt81Xp7Esy. We are proud of our personnel tonight." The fallout of the Riverchase Galleria shooting for Hoover and Greater [2] Police responded to a shooting at the mall where two people were shot. UPDATE: Arrest made in Galleria shooting that left child dead, wounded 189K views, 233 likes, 114 loves, 2.3K comments, 1.1K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from WVTM 13: RIGHT NOW: Riverchase Galleria Mall shooting protest (Source: Facebook) Hoover police say investigators believe that more than two individuals were involved in the initial altercation, including 21-year-old Bradford. Thus, the Galleria was not only the first mall in Alabama with a Macys but also the last remaining mall in Alabama with a Macys. Police initially said Bradford shot the teen that evening, but later said he was not the gunman. He did so at the risk of his own life. Police initially told reporters they thought Bradford had shot the 18-year-old after a fight, but retracted that statement Friday night. 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. He said they treated the injured and contained the scene in a matter of minutes. In that same court document, Officer Alexander stated that he is a graduate of the Tuscaloosa Police Academy and has been a Hoover police officer since 2017. "He did so as a professional. [27][28][29][30], On November 26, 2018, a protest gathered outside Hoover City Hall, calling for the Hoover Police Department to release video from the police body cameras and mall surveillance cameras for public review. 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. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is customary after officer involved shootings. Suspect in Riverchase Galleria shooting caught in GA - Action News 5 "He was bright, articulate, and very convincing. To connect with the author of this story, or to comment, email erica.thomas@1819news.com. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said he is "very, very proud" of the response by officers. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Plan your visit Lease with us SARA HEY, EUNICE. The shooting set off a wave of protests. Officials said the meeting is related to what happened at the mall Thursday night. She said Royta just finished the second grade at Jonesboro Elementary in Bessemer. The next night, officials said that was "not totally correct. Bradford was holding a legally owned weapon when shot and was not involved in the prior shooting incident, although near the crime scene. HOOVER, Ala. Hoover police said Tuesday they have made two additional arrests in connection with a deadly shooting at the Riverchase Galleria on July 2. AFTER LAST YEARS FIGHT AND THIS YEARS DEADLY SHOOTING, SOME SHOPPERS SAY THEY ARE NOW CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY. An 18-year-old was shot twice, and a 12-year-old bystander was shot in the back. However, the mall issued a statement Monday praising the actions of Dicken, calling his moves to stop the shooter heroic actions.. Riverchase Galleria Shooting The Latest: 6 a.m. - YouTube Team Coverage A Team Coverage A AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest. Matt Savage 205-739-6780 or Sgt. Theres a lot more security than there used to be, Daniel said. A gunman opened fire in an Alabama shopping mall, killing an 8-year-old boy and injuring a girl and two adults. (part 2) Attorney Benjamin Crump Jr. holds press conference with family of E.J. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A man was shot and killed by a police after a fight at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, which resulted in gunfire that injured a teen and a 12-year-old girl. 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover - WVTM Bradford, the armed individual.. Bradford Jr, Protesters on Monday night stopped traffic on U.S. 31, said the Hoover protests will continue nightly, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. The shooting happened while thousands were getting an early start at the Galleria, the largest mall in Alabama and a popular Black Friday destination for shoppers from around the state. It was terrifying because you didnt know where they were, you didnt know if there were going to aim up, you didnt know how many there were, he said. Approximately five seconds elapsed between the time I first heard gunshots until the time I fired my duty weapon and shot E.J. 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[21], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}332246N 864831W / 33.37944N 86.80861W / 33.37944; -86.80861. He was bright, articulate, and very convincing. In May 2021, Belk closed its Home and Children location. The grandmother of slain E.J. Police said Bradford was fleeing the scene with a weapon. [16] The 12-year-old was found to have had a rib fractured in the initial shooting, but her spine was undamaged. "The City of Hoover tweeted at 10:44 p.m. that the "incident at the Galleria has been brought under control by Hoover PD." 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. What do you think should happen and how will this impact the future of the image of Hoover and Greater Birmingham in the long run. Bradford then charges back toward JC Penney, gun drawn. 2 years after last fatal shooting at Riverchase Galleria, security [15] Dave & Buster's[16] and True Religion[17] both opened at the mall in late 2018. Brown has been indicted on two counts of assault, and his trial is set for December 5. "Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato said this was an "isolated incident" and "something that could have happened anywhere in the country." This content is imported from Facebook. On November 30, 2007, Nordstrom announced plans to open its first store in Alabama in the mall in 2012, in the anchor space first occupied by Macy's in 1987, Proffitt's in 2004, and Belk in 2006. I AM EUNICE ELLIOTT. "He did so as a professional. Should significant developments occur prior to any given regular Monday update, we will provide that news as soon as we can," Hoover police said. I heard two gunshots and a females scream behind me. This is tough, said Bessemer City Schools superintendent, Dr. Autumm Jeter. Riverchase Galleria, located just outside of Birmingham, AL is the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama and a top tourist destination. "Individuals with information concerning these shooting incidents are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205.254.7777 or email a tip," the SBI statement read. [37] A funeral for Bradford was set for December 1 at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium with Reverend Jesse Jackson to speak. MARY: LAST NIGHT WASNT THE FIRST TIME THERE WAS SOME KIND OF ALTERCATION AT THE GALLERIA FOR BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING. Royta is Hoovers second homicide of the year. I have never felt unsafe here.. Gregg Rector said. AS HE SAID, THAT THREAT COULD HAVE MATERIALIZED INTO A LOT MORE PEOPLE BEING INJURED. The mall reopened Friday morning after being shutdown for hours. 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