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Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is considered to be the official start of the Christmas holiday shopping season. Consumers typically flock to stores offering low prices by the hundreds and unfortunately incidents of injuries and violence are often reported. This Mahalo page collects links to websites offering you the latest information on Black Friday violence in 2008.
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Fast Facts
- Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
- In 2008 Black Friday falls on November 28th
- A stampede occurred at a Wal-Mart in Valley Stream, New YorkNew York Post: Worker Killed in Walmart Stampede (November 28, 2008)
- A Wal-Mart employee died after being trampled by shoppersNew York Post: Worker Killed in Walmart Stampede (November 28, 2008)
- A spokesperson for the National Retail Federation said they are unaware of any other cases where an employee has died working on Black FridayNew York Post: Worker Killed in Walmart Stampede (November 28, 2008)
- Additionally, a 28-year-old pregnant woman suffered a miscarriage due to injuries she sustained in the stampedeNew York Post: Worker Killed in Walmart Stampede (November 28, 2008)
- Shots were fired at a Toys R Us in Palm Desert, CaliforniaL.A. Times: Shots fired at Toys R Us... (November 28, 2008)
- Two people are confirmed dead, suspected to be the gunmenL.A. Times: Shots fired at Toys R Us... (November 28, 2008)
- There are unconfirmed reports of additional victimsL.A. Times: Shots fired at Toys R Us... (November 28, 2008)
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Wal-Mart Stampede
A Wal-Mart employee is dead after being trampled by hundreds of shoppers in a Valley Stream, New York store. Impatient shoppers rushed the doors, knocking them off their hinges, shortly before the store's 5:00 am opening. In the commotion a 34-year-old part-time worker was knocked to the ground, trampled and later died of his injuries. A 28-year-old pregnant woman is also believed to have suffered a miscarriage after being knocked to the ground during the scuffle.New York Post: Worker Killed in Walmart Stampede (November 28, 2008) -
Toys R Us Shooting
Two people are dead, and possibly more injured, in a shooting incident at a Toys R Us store in Palm Desert, California. Reports say that two teenage men got into an argument and pulled weapons on each other in the crowded toy store. The two gunmen were reportedly confirmed dead at the scene, but additional reports say there may be other victims including a six-year-old girl.L.A. Times: Shots fired at Toys R Us... (November 28, 2008) -
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