A grand jury indicted Michael Jaran Brown with murdering Music. PatThomasNews/Twitter The protesters gathered to say they want to hold law enforcement to a higher standard. [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. I believed that the individual I shot was going to murder two individuals near the railing and he was only about ten feet away from them. [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. A motion for summary judgement is a request to the court to evaluate the merits of a case prior to the case going to trial. Police responding to a fight inside an Alabama shopping mall shot and killed a man who had brandished a weapon, authorities said Friday. The mother said three people had just come out but since there were more of them, they had to wait for one more person to exit. Multiple shots were reported near the food court inside the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The renovation plan, including a $25 million sales tax rebate, was approved by the Hoover City Council on October 17, 2011. She sustained multiple pelvic fractures, as well as internal bleeding and bleeding of the brain, and she was airlifted to Mobile. 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Located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 (Montgomery Highway) and Interstate 459, the Riverchase Galleria complex includes the region's only Costco, and also includes the 15-story, 1,700,000-square-foot (160,000m2) Hyatt Regency, and the 17-story, 285,000-square-foot (26,500m2) Galleria Tower office building. 8-year-old killed, 3 injured in shooting at Riverchase Galleria - CBS 42 Bradford's death, promote peace", "Galleria shooting: Jesse Jackson to deliver E.J. HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) Following a shooting that left a child dead and three others injured, the city of Hoover and the owner of the Riverchase Galleria have announced increased safety measures to provide a more secure and comfortable shopping experience at Alabama's largest shopping mall. 8-year-old killed, 3 others hospitalized in shooting at Alabama mall Thats my baby, my firstborn,' she said. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. Now you can look everywhere and see a security officer. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 2 years after last fatal shooting at Riverchase Galleria, security Bradford, shot by Hoover police, was pronounced dead on the scene at 10:11 p.m. A 12-year-old girl was hospitalized at Childrens of Alabama. Police are reviewing surveillance tapes but also are asking any witnesses to come forward. A witness, Lexi Joiner, told Al.com she was shopping with her mother when the gunfire started. 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. Protesters on Monday night stopped traffic on U.S. 31 and marched to the Riverchase Galleria. "We'll never do another Black Friday again ever.". Police said Bradford was fleeing the scene with a weapon. 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. It is the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama . 8-year-old killed in shooting at Riverchase Galleria, News / Jul 3,. 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. 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. He said after hearing about violent incidents at the Galleria, he was concerned for his safety. School administrators have been speaking with the childs family members and offer support as they grieve the sudden and difficult loss. In January 2022, Macy's announced the closure of its store at Colonial Brookwood Village. SARA HEY, EUNICE. Gregory Davis; Results of the initial autopsy have not been revealed. Daniel Lowe, 205-739-6762. As the brainchild of developer Jim Wilson, Hoover's Galleria at the recently completed intersection of I-459 and U.S. 31 was a quarter of a mile long and had at the time the nation's largest . Bradford initially runs in the opposite direction (away from JC Penney), creating a gap between himself and the gunshots. "You don't see that too often. It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. 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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. This type of incident is something were seeing across the nation. It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. "That's what got me off guard. shooting of 21-year-old Emantic "EJ" Bradford Jr. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. 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 armed individual was quickly advancing on the two males and had a black handgun in his right hand in a ready to fire position. Riverchase Galleria Shooting July 3, 2020. The mall reopened Friday morning after being shutdown for hours. In 2019, UAB student Zachariah Taylor Music was shot and killed in the Riverchase Galleria parking deck. Royta was heading to the 3rd grade this fall. 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. First published on November 23, 2018 / 4:30 AM. Riverchase Galleria mall shooting: Two teens wounded, one shot dead (Carol Robinson). "The City of Hoover tweeted at 10:44 p.m. that the "incident at the Galleria has been brought under control by Hoover PD." 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. They took a good one.. Because of COVID-19 precautions, the store only allows a certain number of people inside at a time. Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. [6], Emantic "EJ" Fitzgerald Bradford Jr., of Hueytown, Alabama, was 21 years old. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Our paramedics quickly provided care with expertise. Following the closure of the original Macy's location, the store location was sold to Saks Inc., which was the parent of both McRae's and Parisian. [9], In February 2020 the LEGO store closed its location at the Riverchase Galleria. To add to that, at the Riverchase Galleria, three consecutive years of deadly shootings made some feel unsafe in the enclosed mall. 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. / CBS/AP. EUNICE: HE ALSO PRAISED THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR QUICK ACTION. The gunfire erupted at 3:18 p.m. on the first floor of the state's largest mall. The review concluded that Bradford was shot three times from behind while he was running. Copyright 2023 WBRC. However, the mall issued a statement Monday praising the actions of Dicken, calling his moves to stop the shooter heroic actions.. Belk dissolved the separate Proffitt's organization, and on March 8, 2006, the Proffitt's store at Riverchase became the mall's first Belk store. This content is imported from Facebook. Brocato said at a late night news conference at the mall. Bradford. "It was terrifying," Joiner said. 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. 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. Police initially said Bradford shot the teen that evening, but later said he was not the gunman. 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. Court docs include officers account of E.J. 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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 In 2013, Belk announced plans to renovate its store at the Galleria, raising it to the level of a flagship location.