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

[xsited1]

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

 

[Orange_Juice]

Who says consumer confidence is down?

 

[xsited1]

Who says consumer confidence is down?

Uh, okay. We'll see what the numbers say next week. In the meantime, that Wal-Mart employee and that woman's unborn child are still dead.

 

[strollingbones]

un fucking believable...trampling people for a deal on a plasma tv...sad very very sad

 

[Orange_Juice]

Uh, okay. We'll see what the numbers say next week. In the meantime, that Wal-Mart employee and that woman's unborn child are still dead.

This is what happens when people say "happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"

 

[xsited1]

This is what happens when people say "happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"

I don't care who you are, that's funny.

 

[auditor0007]

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.

 

[WillowTree]

shopping is for the birds..

 

[Annie]

shopping is for the birds..

amazon.com

 

[xsited1]

I don't know if Cyber Monday will be any good, but I'll be checking just the same.

Cyber Monday - Online Shopping Deals & Coupons

 

[Lycurgus]

un fucking believable...trampling people for a deal on a plasma tv...sad very very sad

Isn't it though.

Humanity, sometimes I wonder if it should be labeled a disease.

 

[editec]

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.

 

[Angel Heart]

I hope that every 'shopper' there feel guilty for the rest of their lives.

 

[xsited1]

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.

This is truly a sad story, but you just made a funny. Hilarious!

 

[Gunny]

Isn't it though.

Humanity, sometimes I wonder if it should be labeled a disease.

Agent Smith was right. Humans are a virus. We destroy everything we touch.

 

[Anguille]

this Is What Happens When People Say "happy Holidays" Instead Of "merry Christmas"

Lol!

 

[Sunni Man]

I hope that every 'shopper' there feel guilty for the rest of their lives.

Yea, like that's going to happen..............

 

[xsited1]

I hope that every 'shopper' there feel guilty for the rest of their lives.

Doubtful:

"They were working on him, but you could see he was dead, said Halcyon Alexander, 29. "People were still coming through."

Only a few stopped.

"They're savages," said shopper Kimberly Cribbs, 27. "It's sad. It's terrible."

 

[random3434]

As John Cougar sang:


"Ain't That America"









So sad and tragic.

 

[Annie]

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?