HOOVER, Alabama, October 30, 2026 — One person was shot in the arm during a fight at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Alabama, on Friday, prompting a temporary mall lockdown. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while police confirmed there was no active threat. The shopping mall has since reopened.
Officers responded to the shooting at approximately 11:57 a.m. CDT. Hoover Mayor Nick Derzis confirmed the injury to WBRC Fox 6.
Hoover Mall Shooting: Fight Near Champs Sports
According to 1819 News, the shooting occurred near a jewelry kiosk in front of Champs Sports, close to the mall’s food court.
Video circulating online reportedly shows several people fighting before an individual picks up what appears to be a firearm from the floor and fires. The victim was subsequently transported to a hospital.
Hoover Police Chief Clay Morris said the victim and suspect knew each other, indicating the shooting followed a confrontation rather than a random attack.
Police were pursuing leads to identify and apprehend those responsible. No suspect had been publicly identified or arrest confirmed in the reports reviewed.
Shoppers Sheltered as Police Locked Down Mall
The shooting triggered a lockdown as officers searched Riverchase Galleria. A store manager near the food court told WBRC that police were moving through different sections of the shopping centre.
WVTM 13 interviewed shopper Martha Williams, who said she hid inside a Macy’s dressing room for approximately 10 to 15 minutes after employees warned about a possible active shooter.
Separate footage obtained by WVTM showed blood on the floor and a significant police presence.
Police confirmed there was no active threat. According to WBRC’s updated reporting, Riverchase Galleria subsequently reopened following the emergency response.
Watch: Riverchase Galleria Shooting Video
▶ Watch Video on FacebookPrevious Shootings at Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria was previously the scene of a July 2020 shooting that killed eight-year-old Royta Giles Jr. and injured three others.
In October 2026, the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the convictions of Demetrius Dewayne Jackson in connection with that shooting.
A separate Thanksgiving night shooting in November 2018 left one man dead and two others injured. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigated that incident.
Neither earlier shooting has an established connection to Friday’s incident.
In separate US crime coverage, a Florida mother was arrested after allegedly leaving four children home alone during a Las Vegas trip.
How to Share Information With Hoover Police
Anyone with information about the October 30 shooting can contact Sgt. Jerry Edwards at 205-739-7440, according to a local incident update.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777. Eligible tips leading to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.
Investigation ongoing: Police were working to identify and locate those responsible. The suspect’s identity and any subsequent charges had not been confirmed in the reports reviewed.
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