Not Again”: Survivor Shares Harrowing Account of Surviving Parking Lot Shooting

“Not Again”: Survivor Shares Harrowing Account of Surviving Parking Lot Shooting

June 23, 2025 — [City, State] — In a chilling firsthand account that has spread across social media, a young woman has shared her horrifying experience of being caught in the middle of a parking lot shooting, where she and her sister narrowly escaped death—and where she was shot a total of 11 times.

Her raw, unfiltered words reveal the terror, trauma, and resilience she felt in the moment:

“Being stuck in the middle of the parking lot while n***s are shooting is the mosttt, theeee most scariest sht ever. I thought me and my sister was gone, and I’m so blessed we here!!!! All I remember saying when I got hit was, ‘Not again, not again.’”

According to the victim, she was attempting to enjoy a rare night out when chaos erupted. Caught in the crossfire, she was struck by bullets multiple times—four direct hits during the shooting, totaling 11 injuries due to the bullet exploding on impact.

The trauma runs deep—not just physically but emotionally.

“Not Again” — A Pain That Repeats

Her words “Not again” point to a history of violence or trauma, a reality for many people in communities where gun violence is not an isolated event, but a recurring nightmare. Survivors often carry not just wounds, but memories of previous brushes with death.

She continued in her post, reflecting on the aftermath and a comment made by her brother:

“My brother made a comment—‘Girl, you a magnet or something.’ Naw fr dead ass, cause why tf did I have to get it?! I’m trying to have a little fun…”

The pain in her voice is unmistakable. What was supposed to be a night of joy turned into another trip to the emergency room. Her body is bruised, her heart heavy, and her spirit exhausted—but she is alive.

Gun Violence: A Community Crisis

This survivor’s experience is not rare. All across the country, young people—especially Black women and men—are being caught in the crossfire of senseless shootings, often while doing the most ordinary things: going out with friends, standing outside a store, or parking a car.

What’s especially gut-wrenching about this story is that she wasn’t doing anything wrong. She wasn’t in a fight. She wasn’t looking for trouble. She was just trying to live.

Her story speaks to the urgency of addressing gun violence—not just after it happens, but before. It raises questions about policing, community safety, trauma recovery, and the support survivors need to reclaim their lives.