wait is 目撃 the same word as just seeing someone??

okay so my book says 目撃 means to witness a crime or something? but wait is it the same word as just "look" or "see" like in spanish ver? or is it like "hitting" someone with your eyes because of the kanji?? im so confused like can i use 目撃 to say "i saw my friend yesterday" or is that like saying i assaulted them with my eyes? please help idk if this is a dumb question lol