Walmart Worker Trampled To Death By 'Black Friday' Shoppers

December 1, 2008 9:31 a.m. EST

Long Island, NY (AHN) - 'Black Friday' took a violent turn as over-zealous shoppers trampled a Walmart worker to death in Long Island, NY at 5am.

The 34-year-old Queens man died after 'hundreds' of people broke down the doors and flooded the store.

In addition to the one death, footage reveals that dozens more were also trampled and sustained some injury in the incident.

Authorities have yet to identify the deceased worker.

'Black Friday' marks the beginning of the holiday shopping period in the U.S. during which retailers are in the black (i.e., turning a profit).

Due to the bleak economic times over the last few months, retailers are hoping to recoup lost profits.