Suspect arrested 12 hours after Riverchase Galleria mall shooting in Hoover
One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at the Alabama mall's food court on October 30; police apprehended the suspect in Birmingham.
What to know
- A shooting at Riverchase Galleria's food court in Hoover, Alabama on October 30 resulted in one person sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
- Hoover Police secured the mall and confirmed no active threat remained after the incident.
- The suspect was apprehended in Birmingham's Ensley community approximately 12 hours after the shooting.
“My friend John Talbot tells me from listening that one person may have been shot and the suspect has been taken into custody by Hoover PD.”
Jason Simpson, WVTM 13 reporter · Facebook/Hindustan Times ↗
Clay Morris Hoover Police ChiefBraylee Powell Mall shopperShea Clark Mall shopperHoover Police Department Law enforcement
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Suspect arrested in Birmingham's Ensley community
Hoover police captured the suspect on Avenue K in Birmingham's Ensley community, approximately 12 hours after the midday shooting.
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Suspect taken into custody at scene
Hoover Police took the shooting suspect into custody at the mall. Scanner traffic and reporter accounts confirmed the apprehension.
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first by Hindustan Times, 12d ago · also WBMA
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- Riverchase Galleria shooting suspect arrested in Birmingham WBMA · 12d ago
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Mall placed on lockdown; police sweep facility — Hoover Police Department responded and secured the mall, placing it on lockdown while officers swept the premises. Authorities confirmed there was no active threat.
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Shooting erupts at Riverchase Galleria food court in Hoover — Gunfire was reported at the Riverchase Galleria mall's food court in Hoover, Alabama on Friday, October 30. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries.