Since this is pertinent to the Birmingham area, and the area only let's keep it on topic. The mall reopened at 6 a.m. as planned for Black Friday shopping. In March 1987, the mall added its first Macy's store at center court, the company's first store in Alabama. A status conference on the case was held Jan. 24, 2023. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. (Carol Robinson). Some forums can only be seen by registered members. The mall was evacuated after the shooting. 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. All of the sudden, shots rang out. Roytas mother said she and her three children and the childrens stepfather were waiting to get into Childrens Place, a childs clothing store. According to Hoover police, a fight broke out between two teenagers near Footaction and led to an exchange of gunfire. Protests were organized by a Birmingham activist group called Justice League, calling for a boycott of the Galleria. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Brown was sentenced to three years in prison and five years of supervised probation. School administrators have been speaking with the childs family members and offer support as they grieve the sudden and difficult loss. Approximately five seconds elapsed between the time I first heard gunshots until the time I fired my duty weapon and shot E.J. Not even just a mass shooting, but any shooting.. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here. This is another unfortunate incident involving young people and guns and at some point weve got to get a handle on it,' Carr said. [37] A funeral for Bradford was set for December 1 at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium with Reverend Jesse Jackson to speak. There was also a 10-screen Regal Entertainment Group movie theater was on an out-parcel of the property but it was closed in 2006 after the construction of a Rave Motion Pictures (now AMC Theatres) at neighboring Patton Creek Shopping Center. He did so at the risk of his own life. Police did not give a motive for the shooting near the food court inside the mall. Police kill man during Black Friday sales at Alabama mall [11] As part of the renovation, the first Von Maur in Alabama opened in the space vacated by Macy's/Proffitt's/Belk. Hoover police asked anyone was in the mall who witnessed the shooting to call authorities. I observed two males not running away, but instead, they were near the railing in front of the Foot Action store. The Riverchase Galleria has been known as the largest indoor shopping mall in the state of Alabama since its opening in 1986. 3 Jul, 2020 10:34 PM 2 minutes to read. As part of its merger of the Parisian stores into its operations, Belk closed its location in the original Macy's space and the Parisian store was renamed to Belk. [23], The mall reopened the day after the shooting at 6 AM, and the two officers who were involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Brocato expressed gratitude for the actions of the officer who killed the shooting suspect. We are heartbroken by the tragic, senseless incident that took place in our shopping center this afternoon.. WE HAVE TEAM COVERAGE ON THE SHOOTING. Police were called over reports of an active shooter at the Riverchase Galleria A fight broke out and the gunman pulled out a gun and shot an 18-year-old boy twice, also hitting a 12-year-old. [7], In July 2009, LEGO opened the first LEGO Brand Retail store in Alabama in the mall. (Source: Facebook) Hoover police say investigators believe that more than two individuals were involved in the initial altercation, including 21-year-old Bradford. Shooting at Riverchase Galleria - Child and 3 others shot -confirmed "One of our Hoover officers did engage that individual, shot him and he is dead on the scene," Cpt. I saw one conscious female taken on stretcher to ambulance pic.twitter.com/mt81Xp7Esy. We are proud of our personnel tonight." Bradford's family for saying he was shooter", "Parents of man killed at Alabama mall 'outraged' by police treatment", "Dozens gather to mourn E.J. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover - WVTM Hoover police Capt. After that, an officer responding to the scene shot and killed the 21-year-old, Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr. of Hueytown. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. We will also keep the public informed of any developments through our website and the social media pages belonging to the City and to the Police Department. Matt Savage 205-739-6780 or Sgt. Saks kept the north wing anchor space vacant for more than a year before reopening the refurbished store in October 2004 under its Proffitt's division, giving the company 3 different anchors at Riverchase. He said they dont yet know definitively what led to the shooting or how many gunmen were involved. Police said they responded to a scene at the Riverchase Galleria, near . 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. Advertisement According to Hoover police, a fight broke out between two teenagers near Footaction and led to an exchange of gunfire. The former movie theater has since been repurposed into an Aveda Salon and Cosmetology school. Suspect in Riverchase Galleria shooting caught in GA - Action News 5 In a press conference, Captain Rector of the Hoover Police Department stated that the initial shooter would need to be determined by the investigation into that shooting. [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. HOOVER UPDATE: According to the Hoover Police Department, a suspect has been charged in the shooting death of an 8-year-old boy inside the Riverchase Galleria that occurred Friday, July 3. Michael Seale , Patch Staff Posted Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 11:53 am CT All three of their conditions are unknown. We hope this helps keep the media and the public informed of what we know and are able to share without jeopardizing the investigation. US Marshals: Riverchase Galleria shooting suspect in custody The shooting reportedly happened during a fight over newly released shoes. [40] Derzis revealed on the 3rd that the ALEA had asked city leaders to not reveal critical information while the investigation was in progress. We are working closely with the Hoover Police Department. 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 "From the time that shooting took place, they engaged and it was safe within seconds that it happened," Derzis said. When they arrived, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. In July 2020, 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. was killed in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. I want to ask all of the citizens of Hoover and the metropolitan area to pray for this family, keep them in your prayers., 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. 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. Its really become a commentary on our society as a whole. 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. "From the time that shooting took place, they engaged and it was safe within seconds that it happened," Derzis said. AFTER LAST YEARS FIGHT AND THIS YEARS DEADLY SHOOTING, SOME SHOPPERS SAY THEY ARE NOW CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY. Rector said a 12-year-old girl was struck by gunfire and taken to the Children's of Alabama. Subscribe to our newsletter and get our top stories every weekday morning. 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. Read the full story from the press conference here: With the rise of online shopping, fewer people are relying on shopping centers. Daniel said he is still cautious and only comes to the mall at certain times during the week, but he said he feels safe knowing security has increased at the Riverchase Galleria. Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. Gregg Rector said. To the people who did this, if I could say anything to them, its I dont care about justice or anything like that,' she said. At the Tuesday event, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump will take the public's questions about the shooting. One adult male victim was taken from American Family Care to UAB hospital. Hoover PD says they received calls of shots fired at the mall just after 3:18 p.m. All four victims have been transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries and conditions. [1] He attended Holy Family Cristo Rey High School in Birmingham and earned his diploma through the General Educational Development (GED) program. Protesters on Monday night stopped traffic on U.S. 31 and marched to the Riverchase Galleria. 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. "We'll never do another Black Friday again ever. [43] A fourth protest occurred at the AMC Patton Creek movie theater on December 2. THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE IS HANDLING THIS INVESTIGATION AND THE AUTHOR WILL MAKE -- AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE A COMMENT. Alabama mall shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded In addition, they were not provided with any details of the police shooting until the November 28 meeting. [38], A "preliminary anatomical review" was planned on November 29 for the following day to determine the number of shots that hit Bradford and whether Bradford was hit from the front or from behind. Police are reviewing surveillance tapes but also are asking any witnesses to come forward. I have children, said Daniel. We even tried to convince him to become a lawyer, says former assistant principal Mr. Van James. Marshals[12] reportedly drew a weapon and shot 18-year-old Brian Wilson twice, before fleeing the area. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler). The 18-year-old has not been identified, although police said he was a friend of Bradford and was seriously wounded. Riverchase Galleria Shooting July 3, 2020. Authorities in Hoover are investigating an officer-involved shooting at the Riverchase Galleria that left one teen dead and two others injured. All rights reserved (About Us). The fallout of the Riverchase Galleria shooting for Hoover and Greater Birmingham's image (Pelham: credit, how much) User Name: Remember Me: Password : Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! [11], In 2020, Bradford's family filed a federal lawsuit against the officer who shot him (as a John Doe), the city of Hoover, the Galleria, and Brookfield Property Partners, the owners of the Galleria. The gunfire. [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. 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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. The city asked people to avoid the area and later shared this tweet: "Our HPD officers acted heroically and professionally tonight. Eight other people were treated by Hoover paramedics for injuries sustained in the subsequent chaos and evacuation of the mall. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the afternoon shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. [34], According to various members of Bradford's family, no one from the Hoover Police Department informed them of his death. [14] When it was reported that the 21-year-old deceased victim was not the perpetrator, the family of the victim raised demands that the Hoover, Alabama Mayor and Police Chief step down. @aldotcom pic.twitter.com/7sATk6vVFj, Protestors and activists have gathered in front of the municipal center in Hoover to demand justice for the family of E.J. THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR IT INVOLVED TWO WOMEN OUTSIDE OF BUCKLE. riverchase galleria shooting Archives - Alabama News Riverchase Galleria mall shooting: Two teens wounded, one shot dead On November 22, 2018, Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr., an African-American man, was shot three times from behind and killed by Hoover police officer David Alexander on the night of Thanksgiving, at the Riverchase Galleria shopping mall in Hoover, Alabama. Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. 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. Bradford. 2018 The Associated Press. 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. EUNICE: HE ALSO PRAISED THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR QUICK ACTION. 2018 Riverchase Galleria shooting - Bhamwiki WVTM 13 - RIGHT NOW: Riverchase Galleria Mall shooting protest Here's Mayor Brocato's statement issued tonight. The armed individual was quickly advancing on the two males and had a black handgun in his right hand in a ready to fire position. Royta Giles Jr. By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com 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. We are proud of our personnel tonight.". EUNICE THANKS, SARAH. GOOD MORNING, SARAH. You wouldn't expect something like that to happen out of nowhere on a normal, Friday afternoon.". 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". HERE IS WHAT HOOVERS POLICE CHIEF HAD TO SAY LAST NIGHT. Police initially told reporters they thought Bradford had shot the 18-year-old after a fight, but retracted that statement Friday night. [2] Police responded to a shooting at the mall where two people were shot. Look for more updates here on WVTM 13 News. Bradford. Police had said he was fleeing the scene and brandishing a weapon. 8-year-old killed, 3 others hospitalized in shooting at Alabama mall Theres a lot more security than there used to be, Daniel said.