HOOVER, Alas — A person was shot in the arm Friday at the Riverchase Galleria food court, according to police.
Police responded to a call of shots fired at 11:57 a.m. on October 30. The person was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said there was no active threat. The area near the food court was expected to remain closed for about two hours, while the rest of the mall was expected to reopen at 1:30 p.m.
Investigators said initial evidence indicates the victim and suspect knew each other and fought before the shooting. Police described it as not a random act of violence.
No suspects had been publicly identified at the time of the briefing. Detectives said they have leads and are working to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Anyone with information can contact Sgt. Jerry Edwards at 205-739-7440 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Previous shootings at the Galleria
October 30, 2026 – A fight inside the mall food court led to a shooting, leaving one person with non-life-threatening injuries.
July 25, 2026 – An altercation between two men inside the shopping center resulted in the murder of an 18-year-old; the shooting suspect was later shot and killed by a Hoover police officer, and a 12-year-old girl was also injured.
July 3, 2020 – A shooting near Children’s Place killed 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. and injured three other people. Three individuals (including Montez Coleman, King Gary Williams, and Demetrius Jackson) were indicted and later convicted for the murder and assaults.
June 26, 2019 – Zachariah Taylor Music, a 20-year-old UAB student, was shot and killed inside a vehicle on the 5th level of the north parking lot during an argument involving cash and THC vape cartridges. Several suspects were arrested and convicted in this case, including Xavier Marqice Thompson (sentenced to life in prison).
November 22, 2018 (Thanksgiving evening) – An initial argument near the Footaction store led Erron Brown to shoot two people (Brian Wilson and Molly Bennett). During the chaos, legally armed 21-year-old Emantic “EJ” Bradford Jr. was running toward the gunfire with a handgun and was fatally shot by Hoover Police Officer David Alexander, who mistakenly identified him as the shooter. The shooting sparked widespread protests and federal litigation.
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