10/31/2026
Charges filed in Riverchase Galleria shooting
On October 30, 2026, at 11:57 a.m., Hoover Police responded to a shots-fired call at the Riverchase Galleria in the food court. One victim, a 20-year-old male from Birmingham, was shot in the arm and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been treated and released. Detectives immediately began an investigation and quickly identified a suspect. Hoover Police officers took the suspect, identified as Reginald Ja’Ques Davidson, into custody on Avenue K in the Ensley area of Birmingham at approximately midnight. He is currently being held in the Hoover City Jail and will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail later today.
Davidson has been determined to be the cousin of the victim. The circumstances surrounding the shooting itself are still being analyzed, but the fight in the food court that resulted in the shooting appears to be related to some of the involved parties having a social media dispute. After the shooting occurred Davidson fled with a handgun which was determined to be stolen property. None of those involved appear to have any ties to Hoover, yet chose a mall in our city to settle a minor dispute with violence. As the Hoover Police Department has repeatedly said, this type of violent, dangerous and outrageous conduct will not be tolerated and will be met with every resource of the Hoover Police Department.
While a suspect was identified, captured and charged within 24 hours of the initial incident this investigation is far from over. Detectives continue to review evidence and interview witnesses. Additional charges are likely.
The Hoover Police Department would like to thank the Birmingham Police Department, UAB Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, the ATF and the United States Marshals Service for their assistance in this case. The Riverchase Galleria remains fully open for business and will be staffed with Hoover Police officers under normal operations. We expect to release additional information about this case in the coming days.
The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office in Birmingham reviewed this case and issued the following charges:
Reginald Ja’Ques Davidson
19-years-old
Birmingham, AL
• Assault 1st degree $150,000 bond
• Theft of Property 2nd degree $150,000 bond
$300,000 total bond
