Black Friday for one guy...

[faceless]

Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down
By COLLEEN LONG

NEW YORK (AP) — A worker died after being trampled by a throng of unruly shoppers when a suburban Wal-Mart opened for the holiday sales rush Friday, authorities said. At least three other people were injured.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., in Bentonville, Ark., would not confirm the reports of a stampede but said a "medical emergency" had caused the company to close the store, which is in Valley Stream on Long Island. Nassau County police said the 34-year-old worker was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 6 a.m., an hour after the store opened. The cause of death was not immediately known.

A police statement said shortly after 5 a.m., a throng of shoppers "physically broke down the doors, knocking (the worker) to the ground." Police also said a 28-year-old pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for observation and three other shoppers suffered minor injuries and were also taken to hospitals. The dead worker's name was not released. "Local authorities are looking into the situation," said Wal-Mart representative Dan Fogleman. But he said it would be "inappropriate for me to share any additional information" until authorities investigate further.

Shoppers around the country lined up early outside stores in the annual bargain hunting ritual known as Black Friday. Many stores open early and stay open late. The Valley Stream Wal-Mart usually opens at 9 a.m.

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fuxake!

[11antoniacourt]

[SpursFan1902]

Ridiculous, isn't it? The stores are to blame...extremely low prices for 10 or 15 mins causes all of this stupidity, even worse this year with the economy being what it is.... I never go out on black friday...I hated even going to the grocery store today.

[taiwan4lee]

consumerism at its worst, people going into a frenzy over needless items on top of a voodoo principle. after trying to school my mum about this, out of her mouth came this "well, i only buy things on sale" she obviously missed the point.

[faceless]

Here's a pic of the door that the people broke through - I'm wondering if maybe they were being crushed from behind and couldn't help it.

[SpursFan1902]

Probably...I have been to concerts where this has happened. Sometimes, it just doesn't pay to be first.