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1 shot in arm during fight at Riverchase Galleria, Hoover mayor says
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Key Points:
- A person was shot in the arm at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Alabama, on Friday afternoon, with injuries reported as non-life-threatening, according to Mayor Nick Derzis.
- The Hoover Police Department responded to the shooting near the food court just before noon, stating the incident was not random and involved a fight between the suspect and victim who knew each other.
- Parts of the mall near the food court were closed for about two hours, while the rest of the Galleria remained open; the mall was on lockdown for just over an hour during police investigation.
- This shooting marks the fourth incident at the Riverchase Galleria in eight years, with three previous shootings resulting in fatalities between 2018 and 2020.
- Hoover police confirmed there is no active threat and urged anyone with information to contact authorities or Crime Stoppers, with an option for anonymous tips and a cash reward.
