UPDATE: One month after a terrifying shooting at the Partridge Creek Mall during a tree lighting event, the suspect remains at large, prompting urgent calls for action from the community. The incident on November 23, 2023, hospitalized a 17-year-old boy and sent numerous shoppers into a panic as chaos erupted near the MJR Theater.
The victim, who has not been publicly identified, is on the road to recovery but faces significant challenges ahead, according to a family friend. The shooting has left a profound impact on witnesses, including Virginia Selvaggio, who was there with her grandchildren. “It hit me hard because I was with my grandkids. They were definitely traumatized from it,” she recalled, describing the moment as a frantic stampede as families rushed to safety.
Local residents are expressing increasing frustration over the lack of updates from authorities regarding the ongoing investigation. Shopper Bob Jannette voiced his concerns, stating, “A couple of articles in the paper, the online paper, and that was it. Never heard anything else, no follow-up that I know of.”
Clinton Township Supervisor Paul Gieleghem confirmed that the investigation is very much active. Authorities are collaborating with multiple law enforcement agencies to track down the suspect. “Our police department here in the township is working with law enforcement agencies all over the place to try to bring this suspect to justice,” he emphasized.
Gieleghem further explained that the incident stemmed from an altercation between two minors, clarifying, “It was one of those things where isolated with them, this happened in public, but it’s not an event targeted toward the public.”
In light of the shooting, security measures at Partridge Creek have been intensified. Increased patrols by the Clinton Township police aim to reassure shoppers of their safety. Local business owner Chris Reynolds, whose shop is located just feet from the shooting scene, stated, “We’re still doing business as usual, but you always gotta be careful. If you see something, say something.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Clinton Township Police Department. The community is rallying for answers as the investigation continues, hoping for a swift resolution to this unsettling incident.
As the search for the suspect intensifies, residents remain on edge, looking for updates on this urgent case that has shaken their community. Stay tuned for further developments as this situation unfolds.
