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Man shot in arm during fight at Riverchase Galleria, Hoover mayor says
WBRC • • nation
Key Points:
- A man was shot in the arm during a fight at the Riverchase Galleria food court in Hoover, Alabama, on Friday afternoon; the victim was hospitalized, treated, and released.
- Hoover Police confirmed the shooting was not random, as the suspect and victim knew each other and got into an altercation that escalated to gunfire.
- The mall was partially closed for about two hours following the incident, but normal operations have since resumed, and there is no active threat.
- Hoover Police are actively investigating, with all resources deployed to identify and apprehend those responsible, emphasizing the city's commitment to safety.
- This is the first non-fatal shooting in Hoover this year and the first major incident at the Riverchase Galleria in over five years, where previous shootings have resulted in fatalities.
