Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down

camaro5 · 11-29-2008, 12:33 AM

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NEW YORK (AP) -- A Wal-Mart worker was killed Friday when "out-of-control" shoppers desperate for bargains broke down the doors at a 5 a.m. sale. Other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue the man, and customers shouted angrily and kept shopping when store officials said they were closing because of the death, police and witnesses said.

At least four other people, including a woman who was eight months pregnant, were taken to hospitals for observation or minor injuries, and the store in Valley Stream on Long Island closed for several hours before reopening.

Shoppers stepped over the man on the ground and streamed into the store. When told to leave, they complained that they had been in line since Thursday morning.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081128/wal_mart_death.html

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 11-29-2008, 12:40 AM

So much for the theory that mankind is generally good.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-29-2008, 12:43 AM

And people wonder why riot police is necessary...

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-29-2008, 12:44 AM

WTF. Thats all I can say. W T F!

OUR72GTO · 11-29-2008, 12:52 AM

I dont know!!!!! What would the line up look like if it was 10 Camaro's on a lot and the first to get behind the wheel (and stay there ) got the car for 1/2 price??? How many dead?

*TAG UR IT* · 11-29-2008, 01:20 AM

That's jacked up. Those people make me sick...

camaro5 · 11-29-2008, 01:27 AM

You know, I go out of my way to NOT post negative stuff, but this just BLEW MY MIND, and I needed your opinions. Thank you.

Be careful out there people.

*The_Blur* · 11-29-2008, 01:29 AM

Evidently, people were asked to leave the scene when the worker was found dead. They said that they had been waiting since the day before and kept shopping.

I'm disgusted by the classlessness exhibited by my fellow Americans today.

Matrix · 11-29-2008, 05:03 AM

All I can say is we have become to materialistic. Material things are needed in society but this is just shameful! I mean.... look at the meaning of Christmas today?

Camaroman_99 · 11-29-2008, 06:06 AM

That was very sad!

Supermans · 11-29-2008, 07:03 AM

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/...n4637170.shtml

watch and listen the video in this link of someone who fimed the resusitation attempt of the worker. There are people laughing in the video to a comment made about where they could buy CPR.. Those poepl emake me sick.. They have no respect for human life and could care less about anything or anyone but themselves.. This makes me sooooo angry...

Hylton · 11-29-2008, 08:49 AM

You figure that Wal-Mart and other stores would learn by now. You give everyone tickets as soon as they show up which guarantees their spot. Then they can go be ack to their cars and wait until their number range is called to enter the store. It stops people from going all crazy.

NAHURRY · 11-29-2008, 09:05 AM

plain rediculous

Inspector 17 · 11-29-2008, 10:01 AM

Too bad some of the shoppers didn't get trampled. Anyone who steps on a worker and then complains about the store closing deserves the same treatment. Idiots.

11-29-2008, 12:40 AM	#2
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11-29-2008, 12:43 AM	#3
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11-29-2008, 12:44 AM	#4
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11-29-2008, 01:29 AM	#8
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	Evidently, people were asked to leave the scene when the worker was found dead. They said that they had been waiting since the day before and kept shopping. I'm disgusted by the classlessness exhibited by my fellow Americans today. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

11-29-2008, 05:03 AM	#9
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	All I can say is we have become to materialistic. Material things are needed in society but this is just shameful! I mean.... look at the meaning of Christmas today? __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

11-29-2008, 12:52 AM	#5
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	I dont know!!!!! What would the line up look like if it was 10 Camaro's on a lot and the first to get behind the wheel (and stay there ) got the car for 1/2 price??? How many dead?

11-29-2008, 01:20 AM	#6
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	That's jacked up. Those people make me sick...

11-29-2008, 01:27 AM	#7
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	You know, I go out of my way to NOT post negative stuff, but this just BLEW MY MIND, and I needed your opinions. Thank you. Be careful out there people.

11-29-2008, 06:06 AM	#10
Camaroman_99 Drives: 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,657	That was very sad! __________________ -----------------------------------

11-29-2008, 07:03 AM	#11
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11-29-2008, 08:49 AM	#12
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	You figure that Wal-Mart and other stores would learn by now. You give everyone tickets as soon as they show up which guarantees their spot. Then they can go be ack to their cars and wait until their number range is called to enter the store. It stops people from going all crazy. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

11-29-2008, 09:05 AM	#13
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	plain rediculous

11-29-2008, 10:01 AM	#14
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	Too bad some of the shoppers didn't get trampled. Anyone who steps on a worker and then complains about the store closing deserves the same treatment. Idiots.