Hoover Police Arrest Suspect in Riverchase Galleria Shooting A shooting in the Riverchase Galleria's food court on Friday led to the arrest of Reginald Ja'Ques Davidson. Witnesses, mall security and Hoover Police collaborated to secure the scene and escort a 20‑year‑old victim to a hospital. The suspect, who fled with a stolen gun, is now jailed and faces assault and theft charges. The incident marks the first non‑fatal shooting in Hoover in five years and follows several deadly confrontations at the mall in recent years. In a dramatic turn of events over the weekend, a gunshot rang out in the food court of the Riverchase Galleria, a popular shopping destination in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred just before noon on Friday, when a physical altercation erupted between several individuals in the Manning Area of the mall. A 20‑year‑old man was struck in the arm by a firearm during the scuffle and was promptly taken to a local hospital, where he received treatment and was subsequently released.The origins of the dispute appear to stem from a social media argument among the parties involved, as the Hoover Police Department confirmed in a statement released Saturday. The quarrel quickly escalated into violence, leading to the shooting and a brief suspension of operations near the food court. Parts of the mall remained closed for about two hours while security and law enforcement assessed the situation, but normal business resumed shortly thereafter.Suspect Arrested After Mall ShootingIn the days that followed, Hoover officers combed the surrounding area and felled a suspect, identified as Reginald Ja'Ques Davidson, who had fled the scene with the weapon used in the attack. The firearm was later determined to be stolen. Huddersfield Police have placed Davidson in the Hoover City Jail, and he will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail next Saturday.Prosecutors have charged him with first‑degree assault and second‑degree theft of property, and they are investigating whether additional criminal charges may apply. The city government reiterated its commitment to public safety, declaring that any threat to residents and shoppers would be aggressively pursued. City officials held a press conference in which they pledged that the agency would continue to deploy all available resources to identify and apprehend all responsible parties.Historical Violence at Shopping CenterThe incident is the first non‑fatal shooting in Hoover in more than five years, and it follows a disturbing pattern of violent incidents at the Riverchase Galleria in recent history, including three deadly shootings between 2018 and 2020. The mall has increased its security presence for the upcoming weekend and encouraged anyone with information to contact the police or Crime Stoppers anonymously for a reward.The judiciary process will now take the next steps, as Hoover Police continue to investigate the case. In the interim, the mall's management has maintained that the facility remains safe for shoppers and emphasized that a swift and thorough response from security personnel helped contain the situation and restore normalcy. The incident underscores the growing need for vigilant policing and stringent security protocols in public spaces where violent disputes can quickly spiral out of control.