We are working closely with the Hoover Police Department. The shooting of 21-year-old Emantic "EJ" Bradford Jr. prompted a series of protests at the mall. We do not know anything of his personnel record or history. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is customary after officer involved shootings. The city leaders apologized to the Bradford family for the shooting and answered what questions they could regarding the events. 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. 8-year-old killed, 3 others hospitalized in shooting at Alabama mall But he stepped in to protect thousands, and I'm grateful for that." 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Deadly shooting at Ala. mall on Thanksgiving, Deadly shooting at Alabama mall on Thanksgiving, Death by gun: Top 20 states with highest rates, Pittsburgh woman missing for 31 years found alive in Puerto Rico, School shooting survivor has emotional audition on "American Idol". 1 dead in Alabama mall shooting | WOPULAR Our prayers go out to all of those affected by this senseless event., Brocato said he visited with Roytas parents after the boy had been pronounced dead. [37] A funeral for Bradford was set for December 1 at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium with Reverend Jesse Jackson to speak. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr., 21, of Hueytown. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said the child was killed in the. 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. E.J. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here. "We'll never do another Black Friday again ever.". There are two vacant anchor stores which were once Sears and Belk Children's and Home. In November 2020, the officer who shot Bradford was identified as David Alexander.[44][45]. , ESPECIALLY THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF LAST NIGHT CONSIDERED. Because of COVID-19 precautions, the store only allows a certain number of people inside at a time. "Individuals with information concerning these shooting incidents are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205.254.7777 or email a tip," the SBI statement read. Derzis said police are working promising leads, but did not say if they had identified suspects. The protesters gathered at the spot at the mall in suburban Birmingham where he was shot and killed after reports of gunfire. [43] A fourth protest occurred at the AMC Patton Creek movie theater on December 2. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. Stray gunfire also hit a 12-year-old female bystander. Brocato said at a late night news conference at the mall. Khan said the security program is constantly evaluated. MARY: WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO LAW MANAGEMENT, AND THEY WILL NOT COMMEN ON AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION. PatThomasNews/Twitter [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. [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. He was born on June 18, 1997. 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. However, the Hoover City Council will hold a special meeting at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to "discuss pending or threatening litigation." [1] He attended Holy Family Cristo Rey High School in Birmingham and earned his diploma through the General Educational Development (GED) program. Bradford's death, promote peace", "Galleria shooting: Jesse Jackson to deliver E.J. "One of our Hoover officers did engage that individual, shot him and he is dead on the scene," Cpt. New video shows Alabama mall shooter's body after he was shot dead by Protestors carry a sign reading Justice for E.J. during a protest at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. "We are devastated by the incident that happened tonight in our shopping center. GRAPHIC: AG-released Surveillance Video of Shooting at Riverchase Dannarious De Shon Washington and Michael Jabari Akamune were also charged with murder. He fell near the other two males and his firearm slid across the floor. When they arrived, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. [7], In July 2009, LEGO opened the first LEGO Brand Retail store in Alabama in the mall. We will use every available resource to our disposal to make sure that we solve this senseless crime., Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr arrived later at the shooting scene. "We have certain information about this individual and ask the public to provide ALEA with any available details that may hasten an arrest, Hoover police said Monday. Gregg Rector said. We don't know the exact details of the fight that led to the shooting or how exactly the chaotic scene that followed unfolded. . 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. 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 . Riverchase Galleria - Brookfield Properties Two additional suspects have been charged in the murder of 8-year-old Royta De'Marco Giles and the wounding of three victims inside the Riverchase Galleria Friday, July 3. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Thats my baby, my firstborn,' she said. 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). In an affidavit, dated May 5, 2022, Officer Alexander detailed the events of that night: On the evening of November 22, 2018, the Galleria Mall was crowded with shoppers. "He did so as a professional. Hoover police Capt. POLICE TELL US SHE IS STABLE AT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. Rector said a 12-year-old girl was struck by gunfire and taken to the Children's of Alabama. Family members said he was energetic and always smiling. The protesters gathered to say they want to hold law enforcement to a higher standard. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Look for more updates here on WVTM 13 News. Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato said this was an "isolated incident" and "something that could have happened anywhere in the country." "It was so surreal. 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. This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 02:47. [18][19][20], On July 3, 2020, shots were fired near the food court of the mall at 3:18 PM EDT. 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 Demonstrators gather at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, Alabama, Nov. 24, 2018, after a deadly officer-involved shooting at the mall. 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. "Unfortunately, an indidvual lost his life. HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - An argument inside the Riverchase Galleria on July 3 ended in a shootout that killed an 8-year-old boy and injured 3 others, according to Hoover Police. A FIGHT BROKE OUT BETWEEN TWO MEN, AN 18-YEAR-OLD AND 21-YEAR-OLD, NEAR FOOT ACTION AT THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE GALLERIA BEFORE 10:00 LAST NIGHT ONE OF THE MEN PULLED OUT A GUN AND SHOT THE OTHER TWICE IN THE TORSO. Marshals at a relative's home in Fairburn, Georgia, on November 29. All of the sudden, shots rang out. The police chief said a girl and two adults were also hospitalized after the shooting. Mall shootout leads to death of a child; 1 man arrested, police - WBRC Gregory Davis; Results of the initial autopsy have not been revealed. I WAS INSIDE A LITTLE BIT AGO, AND IT LOOKS LIKE PRETTY MUCH EVERY STORE INSIDE THE GALLERIA IS OPEN TODAY AND THEY ARE NOT LETTING THOSE TRAGIC EVENTS: BACK FROM SHOPPING. In 2006, Belk acquired the Parisian store chain from Saks, Inc. A police shot and killed 21-year-old Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr. of Hueytown while responding to a shooting at the mall on Thanksgiving evening. We are heartbroken by the tragic, senseless incident that took place in our shopping center this afternoon.. Overall, the goal is to make it easy for shoppers by including different businesses in one spot, including: Food Residential dwellings Retail Their conditions were unknown Monday morning. 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. [5][6] The plans were cancelled in May 2009 after GGP filed for bankruptcy. The renovation plan, including a $25 million sales tax rebate, was approved by the Hoover City Council on October 17, 2011. Suspect in Riverchase Galleria shooting caught in GA - WWSB The store had remained vacant since the 2005 closure of McRae's as a result of a lawsuit between the Pizitz family, which had retained ownership of the store real estate after its sale in 1987, and Saks Inc., which inherited the lease obligations of its defunct McRae's operation. [39] At a press conference on December 3, Crump was joined by attorneys Rodney Barganier and Frankie Lee in revealing the results of the independent autopsy. He said he saw a child laying in a pool of blood on the ground with an officer applying first aid to stop the bleeding. Jonesboro Elementary Principal Dr. Anjell Edwards and staff described him as a smart child, who was a jewel, with big dreams of someday entering the music industry. HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - David Alexander is the Hoover police officer who was assigned foot patrol inside the Riverchase Galleria on Thanksgiving Day of 2018. 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. The mall was evacuated after the shooting. Bradford initially runs in the opposite direction (away from JC Penney), creating a gap between himself and the gunshots. Alabama mall shooting kills boy, 8, wounds 3 others | Fox News 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. Black Friday Eve shooting the likely death knell for Hoover's You know, senseless violence is not limited to the Riverchase Galleria or Hoover, Alabama,' the mayor said. The 8-year-old boy was transported to Childrens Hospital by a Hoover Fire Department rescue unit. We are proud of our personnel tonight.". Theres a lot more security than there used to be, Daniel said. With the rise of online shopping, fewer people are relying on shopping centers. 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". In January 2022, Macy's announced the closure of its store at Colonial Brookwood Village. The bullets all entered from an upward angle and the shot to the head was the fatal shot, entering from the back right of the head and exiting above the left eye. Bradford. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. THANK GOODNESS THAT DID NOT HAPPEN. [19], During the investigation into the shooting, an additional gun was found in the "Santa's Village" portion of the Galleria. I saw one conscious female taken on stretcher to ambulance pic.twitter.com/mt81Xp7Esy. Matt Savage 205-739-6780 or Sgt. SARAH: MANAGEMENT DECIDED TO OPEN AT 6:00 THIS MORNING, BUT THEY LEFT IT UP TO INDIVIDUAL STORES TO DECIDE WHETHER THEY WOULD OPEN TODAY. A gunman opened fire in an Alabama shopping mall, killing an 8-year-old boy and injuring a girl and two adults. Many shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday sales were thankful to be alive after the terrifying experience. Advertisement According to Hoover police, a fight broke out between two teenagers near Footaction and led to an exchange of gunfire. 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