One injured in shooting at Riverchase Galleria
Key Points:
- A person was shot in the arm at the Riverchase Galleria food court on October 30, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and taken to a hospital.
- Police responded to the shooting at 11:57 a.m. and confirmed there was no active threat; the food court area remained closed for about two hours while the rest of the mall reopened by 1:30 p.m.
- Early investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from a fight between the victim and a known suspect, ruling out a random act of violence; no suspect has been publicly identified yet.
- Authorities are actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend those responsible and have urged anyone with information to contact Sgt. Jerry Edwards or Crime Stoppers.
- The Riverchase Galleria has experienced multiple shootings in recent years, including incidents in 2026, 2020, and 2019, some involving fatalities and subsequent arrests.