18-Year-Old Shot at Genesee Valley Center on Saturday

If you were anywhere near Genesee Valley Center Saturday afternoon, you probably know just how scary things got.

Things took a scary turn around 4 p.m. Saturday when shots were fired in the parking lot at Genesee Valley Center in Flint Township. According to MLive, an 18-year-old was hit and taken to a local hospital. So far, police haven't said how seriously the teen was hurt.

18-Year-Old Shot at Genesee Valley Center

I ended up seeing a live video someone shared on social media while driving through the parking lot. You couldn't see much, but you could hear people screaming from inside a store connected to the mall. Honestly, hearing that was enough. It gives you chills. Whether you were inside the mall or just pulling into the parking lot, that's something you don't expect to experience in the middle of the afternoon.

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Police Say Genesee Valley Center Shooting Was Targeted

Thankfully, this doesn't sound like one of those completely random situations. Police say the people involved knew each other, and there's nothing to suggest shoppers or employees were being targeted.

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I know people like to joke that there are only a handful of stores left at Genesee Valley Center, but that doesn't make something like this any less scary. There were still shoppers, employees, and families there on a Saturday afternoon. Hearing gunfire and people screaming is something nobody should have to experience.