The gunshots sent shoppers scurrying for cover and several police officers were seen with their guns drawn.
An 18-year-old male was also shot and rushed to a nearby hospital in serious condition, AL.com reported. The 12-year-old was rushed to the childrenโs hospital and is believed to be alert and conscious.
The gunman fled the area before he was confronted by Hoover police officers.
โOne of our officers did engage that individual and shot him,โโ Rector said. โHe was dead on the scene.โ
He added: โWe know the deceased was armed with a handgun and we know he shot the person who was transported (to the hospital).โ
The gunman โ believed to be a 21-year-old from Hueytown โ was not been identified as of Friday morning.
