Worker dies at Long Island Wal-Mart after being trampled in Black Friday stampede

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A worker died after being trampled and a woman miscarried when hundreds of shoppers smashed through the doors of a Long Island Wal-Mart Friday morning, witnesses said.

The unidentified worker, employed as an overnight stock clerk, tried to hold back the unruly crowds just after the Valley Stream store opened at 5 a.m.

Witnesses said the surging throngs of shoppers knocked the man down. He fell and was stepped on. As he gasped for air, shoppers ran over and around him.

"He was bum-rushed by 200 people," said Jimmy Overby, 43, a co-worker. "They took the doors off the hinges. He was trampled and killed in front of me. They took me down too...I literally had to fight people off my back."

Worker dies at Long Island Wal-Mart after being trampled in Black Friday stampede
 
This will be the last year Walmart has this kind of promotion. I hope this man's family is given a huge award so that all retailers put an end to this kind of nonsense.
 
un fucking believable...trampling people for a deal on a plasma tv...sad very very sad

Damned right.

I wouldn't trample anyone to death for less than a deal on a plasma TV and an Xbox.

That's cause, as liberal, I really value life.
 
Two of my children, the daughter and youngest son left for the Aurora Outlet Mall at around 9pm last night. It was packed, they took over an hour parking. Once in line though, they had a great time, the mall didn't open until midnight. It was cold, but people took turns making coffee/hot chocolate runs, buying 'rounds.' They held places for those 'running' or going to bathroom or to car to warm up.

They got some great 'deals' according to my son. He wouldn't give specifics but told me he bout $150 sweater for $15. My guess, Ann Taylor for me, (hoping!). He bought himself a pair of Tommy Hilfiger jeans for under $30. Now why the difference between here and Walmart? Midnight v. 5am? Upscale v low end?
 

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