Riverchase Galleria Shooting Today: One Person Injured in Food Court Fight, Hoover Police Respond

One person was shot in the arm during a fight at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Alabama, on Friday, October 30, 2026. The shooting prompted a police response and temporary restrictions around the mall’s food court.

According to Hoover Police and local news reports, officers responded to a shots-fired call at approximately 11:57 a.m. The incident occurred in the food court area of the shopping centre, which is located in Hoover, a Birmingham suburb.

Victim Taken to Hospital With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

Hoover Mayor Nick Derzis confirmed that one person had been shot in the arm. The victim was transported to a hospital, and the injuries were described as non-life-threatening. The victim’s identity has not been released in the reports reviewed.

Police Say Shooting Followed a Fight

Hoover Police Chief Clay Morris said the shooting followed a physical altercation. According to the early information shared by police, the incident was not considered a random act of violence, and investigators believed the individuals involved knew one another.

Authorities have not provided further verified details about what led to the confrontation or announced any additional information about a suspect in the reports reviewed.

Riverchase Galleria Reopens After Police Response

Parts of the mall near the food court were expected to remain closed temporarily while police responded and investigated. WBRC subsequently reported that the Riverchase Galleria had reopened. Police also said there was no active threat to the public.