Tipsters who want to remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward can call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. The Galleria is anchored by 4 department stores: JCPenney, Belk, Macy's, and Von Maur. Any activity that disrupts our pleasant, family-oriented shopping environment. July 4, 2020 / 8:03 AM It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. The galleria has been the scene of several high-profile shootings in the past few years. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the afternoon shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. Lindsay Kahn, with Brookfield Properties, which manages the Riverchase Galleria, said although they cant discuss specific security protocols, they do have a robust security program in place. MARY HOOVER MAYOR FRANK BROCATO ADDRESSED SHOPPERS CONCERNS LAST NIGHT. Bradford Jr. [16] Late in the evening, the Hoover Police Department issued a correction saying that Bradford was not the shooter. 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 mall reopened Friday morning after being shutdown for hours. In November 2020, the officer who shot Bradford was identified as David Alexander.[44][45]. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. In 2013, Belk announced plans to renovate its store at the Galleria, raising it to the level of a flagship location. State officials later announced the unnamed Hoover police officer was justified in the fatal shooting. SBI does not release information in relation to ongoing/pending investigations, a Monday morning statement from SBI read. 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. I turned toward where I heard the gunshots and drew my firearm and moved in the direction of the sound of gunshots scanning for suspects. Rector said a 12-year-old girl was struck by gunfire and taken to the Children's of Alabama. Update on Molly: 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. Bradford. [citation needed], The Galleria was opened on February 19, 1986, by developer Jim Wilson & Associates, initially 1,200,000 square feet (110,000m2) with four anchor stores two Birmingham-based chains, Parisian and Pizitz along with Atlanta-based Rich's and national retailer J. C. 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). Shooting at Alabama shopping mall: Four victims in hospital. 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. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. AS HE SAID, THAT THREAT COULD HAVE MATERIALIZED INTO A LOT MORE PEOPLE BEING INJURED. The CT scan showed that she has a fractured rib, but her spine was not touched. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Hoover PD says they received. "Now, all evidence has been handed over to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to lead the investigation. 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We are working closely with the Hoover Police Department. "New evidence now suggests that while Mr. Bradford may have been involved in some aspect of the altercation, he likely did not fire the rounds that injured the 18-year-old victim," Hoover Police Captain Gregg Rector said in a statement. Dont miss out! Its a very senseless tragedy and of course they are devastated by this,' he said. The shooting reportedly happened during a fight over newly released shoes. Police said they responded to a scene at the Riverchase Galleria, near . A trail of blood leading to the South Parking deck also was found. AL.com reporter Connor Sheets contributed to this story, We have not gotten details about how many people have been shot. [42], The city additionally postponed a Christmas tree lighting ceremony that was to take place on November 29 due to threats that the lighting would be protested. On March 6, 2005, the Rich's-Macy's store (as Rich's; along with the location at Colonial Brookwood Village) was officially rebranded as Macy's. Shopping in Hoover Whether you're a resident of Hoover or just visiting, a trip to Riverchase Galleria is a must when you're in town. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. (Carol Robinson). What do body cams, security cameras show? The 2018 Riverchase Galleria shooting was a fatal incident that took place inside the Riverchase Galleria shopping mall during early "Black Friday" shopping at 9:52 PM on Thanksgiving night, November 22, 2018.Two people were injured in the initial violent outbreak outside of the Foot Action store on the upper level near JC Penney: Brian Wilson, 18, and Molly Bennett, 12. Multiple shots were reported near the food court inside the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover. We were in the middle of talking to one of the staff members about one of the dresses and then there was a loud bang followed by at least five other small bangs, the 28-year-old Vestavia Hills resident said. Protestors carry a sign reading Justice for E.J. during a protest at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Heres our most recent story: 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. (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. 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. Officials at first. 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bradford then charges back toward JC Penney, gun drawn. 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. Rey, a specially trained canine, patrols the shopping center to detect firearms. Family members said he was energetic and always smiling. 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 was born on June 18, 1997. "That's what got me off guard. "She was hurting a lot, but very brave and positive as always," the mother wrote after seeing the girl when she arrived at a hospital. In late 2003, Jim Wilson & Associates (JW&A) sold 50% of the Galleria to General Growth Properties (GGP), which assumed management control. THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE IS HANDLING THIS INVESTIGATION AND THE AUTHOR WILL MAKE -- AND THEY WILL NOT MAKE A COMMENT. The mall reopened Friday morning after being shutdown for hours. Theres a lot more security than there used to be, Daniel said. 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. 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. The gunfire erupted at 3:18 p.m. on the first floor of the states largest mall. SARA HEY, EUNICE. An officer responding to the shooting fatally shot another armed man, Emantic "EJ" Bradford Jr., who . 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. That man was "likely" not the gunman who shot an 18-year-old earlier in the evening, police said Friday. While there is no current danger to our community, we will remain closed until further notice.". At the time I fired my duty weapon, I was in reasonable fear for the lives of the shoppers, my partner and myself. Captain Rector also stated that they believe the initial altercation may have more people involved than originally suspected, and clarified that a separate investigation by the Hoover Police Department would occur for the police shooting. They determined that David Alexander; "Officer 1", as he was referred to in the report, "identified E.J. So very, very proud of that. It is the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama . 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. Some of the prohibited activities include: Any activity that threatens the safety of guests, tenants and/or employees. Authorities in Hoover are investigating an officer-involved shooting at the Riverchase Galleria that left one teen dead and two others injured. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler). 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. "Unfortunately, an indidvual lost his life. School administrators have been speaking with the childs family members and offer support as they grieve the sudden and difficult loss. He asked residents in the city to pray for the family. It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. Riverchase Galleria, located just outside of Birmingham, AL is the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama and a top tourist destination. I next observed an armed suspect quickly moving toward the two males who were near the railing. There are two vacant anchor stores which were once Sears and Belk Children's and Home. It doesn't even feel real right now. The police chief said a girl and two adults were also hospitalized after the shooting. Danno Allgrove says he was shopping with his mother at the Torrid clothing store inside the Riverchase Galleria when gunfire rang out Friday afternoon. Riverchase Galleria, locally known as The Galleria, is a large, superregional shopping mall and mixed use development in Hoover, Alabama, in the Greater Birmingham metropolitan area. 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. 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. He was about to start the third grade at Jonesboro Elementary School.DETAILS: https://t.co/L68itfsy6p pic.twitter.com/MZBx5ZlpWd, The school system described him as "a smart child, who was a jewel, with big dreams of someday entering the music industry.". 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WVTM-TV. 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 Our paramedics quickly provided care with expertise. I saw one conscious female taken on stretcher to ambulance pic.twitter.com/mt81Xp7Esy. [36], A meeting between the family of Bradford and Mayor Brocato, Chief Derzis, and Councilman Derrick Murphy occurred on November 28. Montez Coleman, King Williams and Demetrius Jackson Jr. were all charged in the shooting. At the Tuesday event, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump will take the public's questions about the shooting. Unfortunately, one of our police officers had to engage that individual," Brocato said at a late night news conference at the mall. Not even just a mass shooting, but any shooting.. Police said Bradford was fleeing the scene with a weapon. The shooter, Jonathan Sapirman, 20, was also shot and killed by an armed shopper who was later identified as Elishjsha Dicken. 3 Jul, 2020 10:34 PM 2 minutes to read. Brown was sentenced to three years in prison and five years of supervised probation. [20][21] They said the shooter was not in custody. A 12-YEAR-OLD, AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER, WAS ALSO HIT. Bessemer City Schools on Friday night discussed the loss of Royta. Both the family and protesters have demanded that the police release the body camera footage. The incident began with a fight and shooting on Thanksgiving night in the glitzy mall crowded with Black Friday bargain hunters. Brocato expressed gratitude for the actions of the officer who killed the shooting suspect. Anyone who violates the rules or acts irresponsibly may be asked to leave the mall and could be arrested. The Bessemer City School system identified the 8-year-old victim as Royta Giles Jr. CBS affiliate WIAT-TV reports he would have been a third grader this fall at Jonesboro Elementary School. Bradford. Police said they "regret that our initial media release was not totally accurate. We are proud of our personnel tonight.". The mall was evacuated after the shooting. All of the sudden, shots rang out. WHAT IS THE LATEST? Beginning today, we will provide weekly updates to news media each Monday by 10:30 a.m. Central time. 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. . You wouldn't expect something like that to happen out of nowhere on a normal, Friday afternoon.". 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. announced the unnamed Hoover police officer was justified. Approximately five seconds elapsed between the time I first heard gunshots until the time I fired my duty weapon and shot E.J. [8], On August 6, 2019, it was announced that Sears would be closing this location as part of a plan to close 26 stores nationwide. 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". Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato said he visited with the boy's parents Friday evening. [citation needed], Several restaurants are located on out-parcels including Bonefish Grill, J. Alexander's, Stix, and Olive Garden. Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. 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Eight other people were treated by Hoover paramedics for injuries sustained in the subsequent chaos and evacuation of the mall. 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. Officials initially said . Police say there. Penney.[4]. All three agencies initially refused to release videos of the event. The incident is another reminder that shootings can happen anywhere. The Riverchase Galleria announced they will open at 6 a.m. Friday after tweeting that they would remain closed until further notice. One of the males appeared to be injured and was clutching his stomach, while the other male appeared to be helping him. 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.