Crime & Safety
Child, 8, Killed In Shooting At Riverchase Galleria: Cops
At least three other victims were hospitalized after a shooting Friday afternoon, police said. No arrests have been made.
HOOVER, AL — An 8-year-old child died in following a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover Friday afternoon, police said.
At least three others were injured in the shooting.
The incident occurred at around 3:18 p.m. Police said they did not know what led to the shooting, or how many shooters were involved. No arrests have yet been made.
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The mall was evacuated in the wake of the incident, and as of 6 p.m. the scene was secure, police said.
Police did not say where in the mall the shooting took place.
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Detectives and crime scene investigators are on the scene and gathering more information. An investigation remains underway.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact 205-739-6762 or submit a tip online.
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