Several Shoppers Draw Their Guns During Shooting At Alabama Mall During Holiday Sales

By Brandon Curtis

HOOVER, ALABAMA — A shooting broke out at Riverchase Galleria, the largest mall in Alabama, when an argument apparently began between two individuals. Things escalated even more from there, and multiple armed shoppers were seen drawing their firearms in preparation for the worst.

Innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire, including a 12-year-old girl.

An 18-year-old male was shot and was rushed to UAB Hospital’s Trauma Center where he was in serious condition. A 12-year-old girl was also shot and wounded. Authorities said she is believed to alert and conscious at Children’s of Alabama. A 21-year-old Hueytown man, whose name has not been released, was shot and killed by Hoover police.

Two people, a 21-year-old male and an 18-year-old male began arguing inside the mall. One of them, the 18-year-old, was shot by the other and taken to the hospital for treatment. It isn’t clear whether or not the 18-year-old was armed as well, but it doesn’t seem to be the case.

The suspect tried to flee, but an officer was in close proximity to what was unfolding.

“The Hoover police officer actually was running to the scene, he heard gunshots, he was obviously very near the scene, he actually shot and …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation