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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. [16] The 12-year-old was found to have had a rib fractured in the initial shooting, but her spine was undamaged. 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. A gun was recovered from the mall's Santa's Village, but it is unclear if the weapon was related to the shooting. WE ARE TOLD AN OFFICER SOLVE THE 21-YEAR-OLD WITH A GUN AND SHO HIM. 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. (Michael Seale/Patch) HOOVER, AL A man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of an 8-year-old boy inside the Riverchase Galleria that occurred Friday. [1], The Hoover City Council gave the ALEA until noon on December 3 to make a decision regarding the release of information pertaining to Bradford's shooting. 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. A 12-year-old girl was also shot and wounded. 3 Jul, 2020 10:34 PM 2 minutes to read. The Riverchase Galleria announced they will open at 6 a.m. Friday after tweeting that they would remain closed until further notice. 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). Hoover Police Capt. It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. The gunfire erupted at 3:18 p.m. on the first floor of the states largest mall. The officer who shot the gunman was placed on administrative leave while the authorities investigate the shooting. The grandmother of slain E.J. After learning what transpired this afternoon at the Riverchase Galleria, I was heartbroken, Brocato said. 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. [13] Within five seconds after Wilson was shot, two officers from the Hoover Police Department approached Bradford, who was armed. 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. 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. The shooting of 21-year-old Emantic "EJ" Bradford Jr. prompted a series of protests at the mall. PatThomasNews/Twitter The city leaders apologized to the Bradford family for the shooting and answered what questions they could regarding the events. Emantic Fitzgerald EJ Bradford Jr. was shot and killed Thanksgiving night 2018 inside the Galleria by a police officer who was responding to a shooting. Gregory Davis; Results of the initial autopsy have not been revealed. Police responding to a fight inside an Alabama shopping mall shot and killed a man who had brandished a weapon, authorities said Friday. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The shooting happened outside Footaction, on the mall's second floor, at 9:52 p.m. An 18-year-old male was shot and was rushed to UAB Hospitals Trauma Center where he was in serious condition. Bradford Jr. "discuss pending or threatening litigation. The report concludes that the shooting of Bradford by Officer Alexander was justified, and no crime was committed. Gregg Rector said officers responded to the mall at 3:18 p.m. after receiving multiple calls of shots fired inside the Galleria near the food court. Authorities in Hoover are investigating an officer-involved shooting at the Riverchase Galleria that left one teen dead and two others injured. Some of the prohibited activities include: Any activity that threatens the safety of guests, tenants and/or employees. "Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato said this was an "isolated incident" and "something that could have happened anywhere in the country." "From the time that shooting took place, they engaged and it was safe within seconds that it happened," Derzis said. [22], A suspect in the initial shooting, Erron Martez Dequan Brown, was arrested by U.S. 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". 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. EUNICE: HE ALSO PRAISED THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR QUICK ACTION. In November 2020, the officer who shot Bradford was identified as David Alexander.[44][45]. "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. Shooting at Alabama shopping mall: Four victims in hospital. Riverchase Galleria Shooting The Latest: 6 a.m. - YouTube Team Coverage A Team Coverage A AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest. Among the injured was 8-year-old Royta. THEY ENGAGED THE SUSPECT AND TOOK OUT THE THREAT. SARA HEY, EUNICE. Bradford. Anyone who violates the rules or acts irresponsibly may be asked to leave the mall and could be arrested. In 1995, Parisian expanded its store by almost 66%. The gunfire inside the mall sent shoppers scurrying for cover and city officials described the scene as chaotic. I wouldnt say Im religious, I would say Im more spiritual, and the person who did this is going to have to answer for that whether it is to whoever they pray to or if its the streets., This one hits home,' the mother said. "He did so as a professional. "You don't see that too often. Khan said the security program is constantly evaluated. When they received the all-clear, they were let out an emergency exit into a parking garage, Allgrove said. 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. Elijah King holds a sign during a protest at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, over the police shooting of 21-year-old Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr. of Hueytown. The Hoover Police Department has released new information in the shooting at the Riverchase Galleria Friday afternoon. 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. 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. 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. The gunfire. According to Hoover police, a fight broke out between two teenagers near Footaction and led to an exchange of gunfire. 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. Two other people were injured, including a 12-year-old girl. [11], On December 6 it was revealed that the ALEA had had a meeting with Bradford's family, attorneys for the family, and district attorneys Danny Carr and Lyniece Washington. Hoover and state police said Monday that will not happen. 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. Marshals at a relative's home in Fairburn, Georgia, on November 29. "Now, all evidence has been handed over to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to lead the investigation. >> THIS WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST TRIP TO THE GALLERIA. https://www.al.com/expo/news/erry-2018/11/61e9ae7871585/riverchase-galleria-shooting-w.html, Protestors shut down hwy 31 pic.twitter.com/xoCHlhyW9R. After the shooting incident over here, honestly, I felt pretty safe with the Hoover Police Department, the security they have, said Leslie Rosa, who has been coming to the Riverchase Galleria her entire life. 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. The store occupies 2,061 square feet (191.5m2) and became one of the 32 LEGO Brand Retail stores nationwide upon its opening. 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. This type of incident is something were seeing across the nation. So very, very proud of that.". State officials ruled the incident justified and not criminal. An 18-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl were also shot. 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. Police initially told reporters they thought Bradford had shot the 18-year-old after a fight, but retracted that statement Friday night. That man was "likely" not the gunman who shot an 18-year-old earlier in the evening, police said Friday. 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. 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.. announced the unnamed Hoover police officer was justified. 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. RIP ROYTA This is Royta Giles Jr., the 8-year-old killed in the Riverchase Galleria shooting Friday afternoon. I have never felt unsafe here.. The officers were not hurt. 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. We are working closely with the Hoover Police Department. I have children, said Daniel. The same year, the Pizitz chain was acquired by McRae's and subsequently renamed. The investigation is currently in the hands of the SBI, which will turn over its findings to the Jefferson County District Attorney. IT IS PRETTY PACKED FOR BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING. Were currently following up on some very good leads and I can tell you were already making progress. No lawsuits have been filed as of Monday afternoon. MARY HOOVER MAYOR FRANK BROCATO ADDRESSED SHOPPERS CONCERNS LAST NIGHT. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is customary after officer involved shootings. He had aspirations to become a rapper. "Molly is home now and doing much better.". All rights reserved (About Us). Just like the Riverchase Galleria, Greenwood Park Mall does not allow firearms on the property. This is another unfortunate incident involving young people and guns and at some point weve got to get a handle on it,' Carr said. Our paramedics quickly provided care with expertise. Before, you could look everywhere and just see one [in the mall]..
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