The Latest: Police believe gunman at large in mall shooting

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[link:https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2018/11/man-killed-by-police-in-riverchase-galleria-shooting-now-identified-investigation-ongoing.html|

Earlier information, he said, is that two adult males – one of them 18 years old – got into a physical altercation in the mall area. “At least one of those individuals exchanged gunfire with the other,’’ Rector said. “The 18-year-old was struck. He was taken UAB with at least one wound. We believe he is in serious condition.”

After the initial gunfire, Rector said the person who shot the 18-year-old – now identified as Bradford - was fleeing the area when he was confronted by two Hoover police officers, who were in uniform. “One of our officers did engage that individual and shot him,’’ Rector said. “He was dead on the scene.”

“The Hoover police officer actually was running to the scene, he heard gunshots, he was obviously very near the scene, he actually shot and killed the person who injured the other person,’’ Rector said.

He said they do not know what started the initial fight. “We know they got into physical altercation. We know the deceased was armed with a handgun and we know he shot the person who was transported to UAB,’’ Rector said.