Man stabbed inside Flint Save A Lot suspect still on the run as police search continues

A 37 year old man is in critical condition after a stabbing inside the Save A Lot at Ballenger and Flushing Road in Flint. Police say the attack happened during an argument and the suspect fled the scene. With no suspect in custody, questions remain about safety in one of the city’s busiest public spaces.

Flint Police Chief Terence Green confirmed officers and EMS responded to the store and rushed the victim to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The stabbing happened in broad daylight inside the grocery store.

Police have not released a description of the suspect, what weapon was used, or whether the individuals knew each other. The suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.

The incident is raising concerns across Flint as residents question how an argument inside a public store escalated into a life threatening attack and how the suspect was able to leave before being taken into custody.

Key questions being asked right now include who the suspect is, how quickly police arrived, what security measures were in place at the store, and whether there are any leads on where the suspect went.

Violent incidents like this continue to put pressure on the city to address safety in public places where families shop and spend time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Flint Police Department at 810 237 6800 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 SPEAK UP.

What should change to make places like this safer in Flint?