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Alabama attorney general takes over prosecution of Galleria mall shootings
Attorney General Steve Marshall said Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr has acknowledged potential perceived conflicts of interest. more
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33-year-old Birmingham man charged in Riverchase Galleria carjacking
Hoover police say it's the same man charged with robbery and assault at a Pinson convenience store Saturday. more
21-year-old Hoover man charged with attempted murder in gas station robbery
The robbery occurred at the Citgo gas station at 3651 Lorna Road late Friday night, and police chased a suspect into an apartment complex and arrested him after a manhunt in the woods. more
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NAACP Legal Defense Fund asks for federal probe into Hoover police shooting
The group wants U.S. Attorney Jay Town to determine whether E.J. Bradford's civil rights were violated. more
Attorney for family of man killed at Galleria confirms state showed brief video Nov. 30
Meanwhile, attorney Ben Crump has continued criticizing authorities for not releasing video footage. more
Two Ross Bridge security guards report injuries caused by mall shooting protesters
One of the leaders of the protest said the security guards injured themselves. more
Woman carjacked in Riverchase Galleria parking deck
Hoover police say the carjacking is related to a vehicle theft in Birmingham, and the second stolen vehicle was spotted in the Atlanta area. more
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Groups join forces to bolster police shooting protest, call for 'war' against Hoover
"It's time to go to jail. We're going to do some arrestable actions," leader Cara McClure said. more
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Judge orders prosecutors to release videos in at least 1 Riverchase Galleria shooting
The attorney for the Bessemer man accused of shooting an 18-year-old Birmingham man at the mall wants videos from both shootings that took place. more
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'Celebration of Life' service to be held Thursday for Eddie Aldridge
The public is welcome to attend and pay respects for longtime Hoover resident Eddie Aldridge, who created the city's beloved Aldridge Gardens. more
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Hoover police urge public to stay calm during protests, avoid 'expressions of anger' and retaliation
Police will not allow protests on school property and are monitoring protesters' activities to ensure public safety. more
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Hoover postpones public hearing for comprehensive plan second time
The public hearing on the proposed comprehensive plan now is set for 5 p.m. on Jan. 10. more
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Hoover council meeting gets tense as Galleria shooting protester loudly confronts mayor
Other people upset about the shooting of a 21-year-old Hueytown man at the Riverchase Galleria by a police officer warned the protester not to put hands on the mayor. more
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Man killed by Hoover police officer was shot 3 times from behind, attorneys say
"E.J. Bradford Jr. was shot three times from behind while he was running away," attorney Ben Crump said forensic evidence shows. more
ALEA asks Hoover not to release information, evidence in Riverchase Galleria shootings
The secretary of ALEA said it is imperative for information and videos to be kept confidential until the investigation is complete and a report sent to prosecutors. more
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Jesse Jackson calls for end to killing of innocent people, transparency in Hoover police shooting
Jackson gave the eulogy Saturday at the funeral of 21-year-old Emantic "E.J." Bradford Jr., who was shot and killed by a Hoover police officer Thanksgiving night more
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Police shooting protesters hold vigil, 'die-in' at Riverchase Galleria
Protesters marched through the mall again and laid on the floor for 10 minutes near where Emantic "E.J." Bradford Jr. was shot and killed by a Hoover police officer on Thanksgiving night. more
Authorities track down suspect in Riverchase Galleria shooting, arrest him in Georgia
Authorities charged 20-year-old Erron Martez Dequan Brown of Bessemer with attempted murder. more
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