Police say there. [2] Police responded to a shooting at the mall where two people were shot. Police later identified Erron Brown as the suspect who fired the original shots. Bradford as an immediate deadly threat to innocent civilians and thus shot Bradford to eliminate the threat," and therefore, that he, "did not commit a crime under Alabama law when he shot and killed E.J. Several other people were injured, including a 12-year-old girl. [10][11] One of the men initially claimed to be Bradford and currently believed to be Erron Brown, who was later arrested by U.S. Just like the Riverchase Galleria, Greenwood Park Mall does not allow firearms on the property. I AM EUNICE ELLIOTT. 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. They dont understand the ramifications of their actions., The Riverchase Galleria will remain closed Saturday, according to a press release issued by the mall. Mayor Frank Brocato and Police Chief Nick Derzis held a press briefing Friday night. The Home Depot, FedEx Office, and Costco are located on other out-parcels on the property. Hoover Police Capt. The CT scan showed that she has a fractured rib, but her spine was not touched. Gregg Rector said.The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr., 21, of Hueytown.Rector said a 12-year-old girl was struck by gunfire and taken to the Children's of Alabama. As Allgrove and his mother made their way to their car to leave the mall he says they saw several officers in front of The Childrens Place, a childrens store. 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. Bradford's death, promote peace", "Galleria shooting: Jesse Jackson to deliver E.J. He fell near the other two males and his firearm slid across the floor. The recent shooting at a suburban Indianapolis shopping mall has shoppers across the nation more aware of their surroundings. The Galleria is anchored by 4 department stores: JCPenney, Belk, Macy's, and Von Maur. Community Forum was held with members from the Nation of Islam and Black Lives Matter, among others, at the Muhammad Mosque in Birmingham. Some of the prohibited activities include: Any activity that threatens the safety of guests, tenants and/or employees. Both the family and protesters have demanded that the police release the body camera footage. , ESPECIALLY THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF LAST NIGHT CONSIDERED. Three of the victims died. Now you can look everywhere and see a security officer. "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. (Source: Facebook) Hoover police say investigators believe that more than two individuals were involved in the initial altercation, including 21-year-old Bradford. [31] Additional protests throughout the city of Hoover were organized in the following weeks in multiple shopping areas, public interstates, and private residences of Hoover City Officials, some resulting in the arrest of participants. [citation needed], Several restaurants are located on out-parcels including Bonefish Grill, J. Alexander's, Stix, and Olive Garden. I heard two gunshots and a females scream behind me. A gun was recovered from the mall's Santa's Village, but it is unclear if the weapon was related to the shooting. [11] As part of the renovation, the first Von Maur in Alabama opened in the space vacated by Macy's/Proffitt's/Belk. The officer was responding to reports of gunfire, and Bradford was shot around five seconds after the initial shots were fired. 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. We are heartbroken by the tragic, senseless incident that took place in our shopping center this afternoon.. It doesn't even feel real right now. 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Police are reviewing surveillance tapes but also are asking any witnesses to come forward. 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. [7], In July 2009, LEGO opened the first LEGO Brand Retail store in Alabama in the mall. Gregg Rector said. 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. The shooting reportedly happened during a fight over newly released shoes. Bradford Jr., the young man shot by police Thanksgiving night at the Riverchase Galleria. In this Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 photo, police respond to a fight inside the Riverchase Galleria mall after gunfire erupted Thanksgiving night in Hoover, Ala. Police shot and killed a man who had brandished a weapon, authorities said Friday. Bradford. Two other people were injured, including a 12-year-old girl. According to Hoover police, a fight broke out between two teenagers near Footaction and led to an exchange of gunfire. We hope this helps keep the media and the public informed of what we know and are able to share without jeopardizing the investigation. In addition, they were not provided with any details of the police shooting until the November 28 meeting. AL.com reporter Connor Sheets contributed to this story, We have not gotten details about how many people have been shot. The mall reopened at 6 a.m. as planned for Black Friday shopping. Two other people were injured, including a 12-year-old girl. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Pittsburgh woman missing for 31 years found alive in Puerto Rico, School shooting survivor has emotional audition on "American Idol". The store closed in October 2019. [33] Additionally, the Alabama chapter of the NAACP issued a press release condemning the "extreme and excessive police force. With the rise of online shopping, fewer people are relying on shopping centers. This content is imported from Facebook. 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. Its really become a commentary on our society as a whole. [2][14], It subsequently transpired that Bradford's movements in the critical seconds were more complicated than originally thought.[15]. He was pronounced dead on the scene. [5][6] The plans were cancelled in May 2009 after GGP filed for bankruptcy. The mall in suburban Birmingham was the site of a 2018 police shooting where an officer fatally shot a Black man with a gun after mistaking him for the gunman in an earlier shooting at the mall. Brian Wilson and the injured 12-year-old were taken to different hospitals; Wilson in serious condition with two gunshots to the torso and the 12-year-old in stable condition with a lodged bullet near her spine. "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. announced the unnamed Hoover police officer was justified. In July 2020, 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. was killed in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria. The details of that proceeding have not yet been released. The city asked people to avoid the area and later shared this tweet: "Our HPD officers acted heroically and professionally tonight. HOOVER, AL (WBRC) - Hoover police say the 21-year-old man shot and killed Thursday night at Riverchase Galleria "likely did not fire the rounds" that injured an 18-year-old man and struck a 12 . The officers were not hurt. In 2003, the Macy's anchor store closed and the Rich's location was renamed Rich's-Macy's. The renovation plan, including a $25 million sales tax rebate, was approved by the Hoover City Council on October 17, 2011. Part of the meeting allowed those present to view a portion of the footage of Bradford being shot. According to the Birmingham Business Journal, the Riverchase Galleria and Patton Creek Shopping Center are both set for redevelopment, which is part of a six-year development plan for the City of Hoover. 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 creates this gap, Bradford draws his. The incident began with a fight and shooting on Thanksgiving night in the glitzy mall crowded with Black Friday bargain hunters. "This was just a very senseless tragedy and of course they are devastated by this," Brocato said. Brocato expressed gratitude for the actions of the officer who killed the shooting suspect. Bradford Jr. THE HAVE VIDEO OF WHAT WAS HAPPENING LAST NIGHT, IT WAS CHAOTIC. Brocato expressed gratitude for the actions of the officer who killed the shooting suspect. In late 2003, Jim Wilson & Associates (JW&A) sold 50% of the Galleria to General Growth Properties (GGP), which assumed management control. Court docs include officers account of E.J. 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.". WE HAVE TEAM COVERAGE ON THE SHOOTING. In 1995, Parisian expanded its store by almost 66%. 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. You know, senseless violence is not limited to the Riverchase Galleria or Hoover, Alabama,' the mayor said. "This plan focuses on many aspects of mall operations," [] 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. A suspected shootout inside the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover Friday afternoon killed an 8-year-old boy, who was shot in the head, and injured three others, police confirmed Friday night. [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. Bradford had a firearm, and the officer mistook him for the shooter. [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. The galleria has been the scene of several high-profile shootings in the past few years. In March 1987, the mall added its first Macy's store at center court, the company's first store in Alabama. It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. One juvenile female also was transported to Childrens Hospital. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here. [16] Late in the evening, the Hoover Police Department issued a correction saying that Bradford was not the shooter. 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. 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. Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - David Alexander is the Hoover police officer who was assigned foot patrol inside the Riverchase Galleria on Thanksgiving Day of 2018. Hoover police asked anyone was in the mall who witnessed the shooting to call authorities. 2018 The Associated Press. In 2013, Belk announced plans to renovate its store at the Galleria, raising it to the level of a flagship location. Riverchase Galleria mall shooting: Two teens wounded, one shot dead outside Hoover, Alabama mall near Birmingham - CBS News U.S. Police officer kills man after Alabama mall shooting. [43] A fourth protest occurred at the AMC Patton Creek movie theater on December 2. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. When I heard about the shootings at first, I didnt come for a couple of months, just so it would die down.. [22], A suspect in the initial shooting, Erron Martez Dequan Brown, was arrested by U.S.