Wal-Mart Worker Killed In Black Friday Stampede

[Tuberavens]

Valley Stream, NY  --  A Queens man who worked at the Wal-Mart in the Green Acres Mall on Long Island was killed Friday morning. Nassau police say Jdimytai Damour was knocked to the ground by a massive crowd of holiday shoppers rushing into the store around 5 a.m.

Damour of Jamaica, Queens, was pronounced at Franklin Hospital Medical Center.

Cops say a 28-year-old pregnant woman was also injured. She was taken to a local hospital. Three other shoppers suffered minor injuries.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.

Wal-Mart issued the following statement following the deadly stampede:

"The safety and security of our customers and associates is our top priority. A tragic situation occurred this morning prior to opening at our Valley Stream, NY location. We are saddened to report that a gentleman who was working for a temporary agency on our behalf died following the incident and a few of our customers were injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families at this difficult time.
At this point, facts are still being assembled and we are working closely with the Nassau County Police as they investigate what occurred. As there is still an ongoing investigation, any further comment would be best served coming from them."

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[MissyPittyKitty]

That is horrible! It's horrible that someone died that way, but it's also stupid
that anyone would go shopping at 5 a.m.  I know, my niece always does it
but it is the last thing in the world that I would do. But different strokes for
different folks, as the song goes.

I'm sorry that happened to someone just trying to make a living.

[Tuberavens]

All that just to try to save a few bucks

[Davagator]

   Sickening

[blueyes]

This is insane. People need to get a grip. I`m with you Kitty, no way would I ever stand in one of those lines.

[Ikarus]

Sad and sickening that something like this has to happen right after a holiday.

[tatman]

whats so sad about it they kept walking on them    

[blueyes]

People are so full of greed. Seems like most people miss the whole point of the holiday... Presents and shopping are the most important thing, even if they have to step on a few people in the process.

[Ikarus]

Any predictions that Wal-Mart gets sued because they didn't provide adequate protection for the worker?

[blueyes]

Someone should be accountable, although, I don't believe it should be Walmart.

[Ikarus]

The problem is they can't prove who actually killed the person.

[blueyes]

Yes, I know... Too many people pushing.

[Camillusk]

What could you possibly need THAT bad to do that to someone?! I think they should ban black Friday sales like this. There is tragedy every year and it's just not worth it. Or, maybe they could restrict it to online sales? Something should be done.

[Davagator]

If they continue to have them, they need better crowd control, more security with stun guns or blow darts, and a no stampeding policy.  Get caught stampeding then you get tossed out.  You can mark the stampeders with a paintball gun.

[Camillusk]

  Ahahaha! Blow darts and paintball guns - I love it!