CBS/AP has Walmart witness video of rescue attempt online

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/28/national/main4637170.shtml

Video at link.

Throng Of Unruly Black Friday Bargain-Hunters Knock Down Door, Killing Man

(CBS/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 exact cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s office, detectives said.

The dead worker's name was not released.

FULL story at link.

[HopeFor2006]

1. Why were witnesses laughing toward the end of the video?

I hope it was nervous laughter. That was a disturbing video.

[BrklynLiberal]

2. That was my reaction..those people are standing around watching a man die, and laughing.

Even if they are not laughing at what they are watching, it is so inappropriate...
I always feel that if I cannot be of some use, I should get the hell out of the way and let those who can help do their job. Just standing there and watching is so sick...

[silverojo]

5. Standing and watching indicates concern

Laughing and walking past are what's sick.

[BrklynLiberal]

6. and standing and laughing.?

[Sanctified]

3. I don't know but I pray that when I go no one is filming it so they can post it on Youtube. nt

[Catherine Vincent]

4. Poor guy.

:-(

[RagAss]

7. My dog has more soul than those fucking animals standing and laughing.