Walmart had at least sixteen more shootings in November 2023, with at least four of them fatal killing five people; one of these was a murder suicide and another was classified as a mass shooting, since the gun man shot and injured four people before killing himself, but his victims survived, although three of them were critically injured, with one of those improving after a few days. There was also an armed carjacking at Walmart where the suspect previously shot and killed another victim, but that was before he went to Walmart, and no shots were fired at Walmart. In addition to the deaths in these shootings there were also at least a dozen more injuries, including the four injuries from the mass shooting incident. At least one of these shootings was aimed at children, although they weren't hit, another two were accidental, one by a child where no one was hit in either, another shooting was targeting a security guard, and at least one of the shooters was still at large, but most of the shooters were caught, and they may have caught that one since the shooting.
There was also an execution of a shooter that killed a girl outside a Texas Walmart in 2001, and a lawsuit claiming that Walmart was partly responsible for a fatal shooting last May. They certainly have more than their share of shootings, with over a hundred for each of the previous eight years, including this one, and dozens of deaths each year from these shootings, yet there's little or no effort to find out why Walmart has so many shootings. There were also at least a few more gun related crimes at their store, but not as many as they usually report. Hopefully this is because the gun crimes are going down, but it may be ore likely that the media and Google isn't reporting on them as well as they used to, and there's a massive increase in advertisements made to look like news articles flooding Google or other search engines supporting this assumption, along with the fact that we know there are many more crimes than are widely reported.
In addition to the five people killed in shootings there were also two people killed in vehicle accidents, one person that allegedly stabbed himself to death when he was caught shoplifting, a baby that was unresponsive after an unknown medical problem which killed him and two more bodies found on their premises, for a total of eleven deaths, not counting the death of a person elsewhere that later committed an armed carjacking at Walmart. There was also a problem where several parents thought their children would die when they got sick inside their store, and it was unclear what was making them sick.
There are also a growing number of skimming devises being found on various Walmart stores collecting private data, which Walmart doesn't insure, although some banks might. These were found in at least three states last month and often several of them in each case. They're more likely to be placed on self-checkout registers which aren't attended as well, but some have been found on traditional registers.
One man was convicted for putting razor blades on shopping carts at a location that was allegedly intended to cut unsuspecting customers, and sentenced to twenty years. This is a much bigger problem than most people realize, but in most cases the intent isn't to hurt people, but to cut packaging without being noticed while shoplifting. There have been numerous stories about this over the years, but little effort to report about how common this is, or warn customers, yet some police departments are aware of it. Could they be remaining silent to avoid panic and protect profits?
Another man was arrested for trying to abduct a child at Walmart. A bystander was injured while trying to prevent shoplifting at one store; I can't imagine why people would be concerned about poor people stealing from the rich, especially when the rich won't reward them, and might even support criminal charges for vigilantes if they go to far, as they have in the past. Corporate executives only care about profit and they don't care about their own customers or safety unless it impacts profit. There was also another two suspect fighting with police, one that pepper sprayed a deputy; another that sucker-punched an elderly person who was caught; and there was a suspect in a domestic assault at Walmart that was arrested after a two hour stand-off.
In a growing number of cases Walmart loss-prevention officers are spending an enormous amount of time searching through security video trying to find petty thefts. In one case last month they arrested a mother of a worker caught shoplifting at their store, who also worked there, because she took a "sudden leave of absence" that aroused "suspicions," and searched videos for skip-scanning. In many other cases, if they catch a skip-scanner using credit or debit cards they'll check for previous purchases and check videos on them as well to prosecute people as much as possible and seek reparations. This is partly done with tax-payer money for police and courts, even though they don't take actions to reduce theft like cutting back on self-checkout, although that might finally change soon.
Some shoppers in Colorado came to the conclusion that Black Friday deals, assuming they're actually better than other prices, not marked up to mark down, aren't worth the brawl, saying "People used to die getting trampled in the entrance of a Walmart!" This is true, and brawls or riots haven't completely gone away, but they don't seem quite as common as they did about ten years ago. Part of this might be that the media isn't reporting on it as well so it's just not being reported, but it is probably partly true, although one Alabama article indicates holiday crime is going back up again.
But, even if there has been a reduction in holiday riots or brawls related to Black Friday, why? What caused it? Has there been research on it? I have no doubt that there has, but I can't find it on the internet, even though I tried. On one occasion Walmart did a study that showed crime could be reduced if they had a security guard monitor the parking lot, but instead of doing this they tried to suppress the study, which they considered proprietary, but it was leaked and disclosed in "The High Cost of Low Price," showing they do studies like that and may only act on them when they increase profits.
Even without a traditional study by academics there are some conclusions I can draw based on several events, including the so-called "Uncommercials" that Ad Busters tried to run about twenty years ago. They still run some of them on their own web site and some people spread them on Social Media; but when they tried to buy traditional ads for a "Buy Nothing Day" on Black Friday most media outlets refused to sell them, because it would offend their other advertisers and decrease profits for both them and their advertisers. About five to ten years after they refused to air these "Buy Nothing" ads there was a large surge in riots, brawls, shootings and many other crimes, including at least one stampede that killed at least one person and injured many more. While this was happening there were many deceptive ads, which often angered people, but even though shoppers could be charged with crimes for acting out Walmart and other deceptive advertisers were never held accountable for inciting these riots or creating an environment that increased violence, nor was there research that might confirm this, which is almost guaranteed to be true. Despite the lack of public research they did change their advertising practices, including ads promoting "Black Friday deals" for two whole months, which may have meant that the high crime was over two months instead of being heavily concentrated on Black Friday weekend.
Even without a study there's no doubt that our economic system is increasing crime, and this hasn't completely gone away. They only changed their tactics when it reduce profits, but there's no doubt that better research will show it's still causing a lot of unnecessary crime!
In addition to the two fatal accidents, one into a pond, the other near the store, there were close to half a dozen more major accidents, if not much more that weren't widely reported, car or motorcycle thefts, carjackings, hit and runs, and major injuries from crashes. There were also at least eight fires, with at least two of them arson, and most of the remaining are inconclusive, but at least a couple were probably accidental. One of the Arson fires was at the same store in Beavercreek Ohio where there was a mass shooting two and a half weeks later. They also had a suspect that allegedly stabbed his wife in the legs outside their store. There were also numerous assaults, threats, stalking incidents, robberies, thefts, and who knows how many other crimes, which are too common to keep track of.
Walmart had at least two more recalls as well, of eye drops that are potentially harmful, and fruit that might have deadly Listeria. The U.N. has even expressed outrage over "shameful" wages and union-busting. And they've been annoying a lot of people trying to get them to fill out questionnaires, which customers aren't sure is required when going through the self-check out, possibly eliminating what little benefit there might be from them.
The media is finally reporting on enormous amounts of evidence showing how much trouble self-checkout is causing and there's even some discussion about scaling back on it, but they're still very slow to put cashiers back. Walmart is now agreeing to pay customers that were scammed from gift cards with no funds on them, but at least some of the reports about this indicate that they may only do this when they were able to freeze the funds stolen, not necessarily refunding for thefts where the scam artists got away with the goods or funds. In other words they still aren't taking responsibility for securing their cards.
How often do you get caught using counterfeit bills, intentionally or not?
If so, do you try to eat the counterfeit money?
Strange things happen at Walmart!
In 2006 Wake Up Walmart did a study, "Is Walmart Safe?" based on incidents in 2004, (PDF) about crime at Walmart which showed that it increased when Walmarts opened up and that crime was higher at Walmart than at other retailers. Since then Walmart Shootings began compiling a list of gun related incidents at Walmart and demonstrated that they have a large number of them, including on average more than one shooting per week somewhere in the country; now after counting them for several years that average is over two per week. In January of 2014 another study, "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" provided additional statistical research indicating that Walmart might be contributing to higher crime rates or at least a slowing of the decline in crime. The study found that. “on average, communities with Walmarts had 17 more property crimes and two more violent crimes per 10,000 people than those communities without Walmarts.” I reviewed this more in Walmart’s crime problem, Rolling Back Safety more than prices? where I explained that although this study is helpful they could have done better with additional data that is available and I reviewed some of that. I also added my own review about why I think that Walmart policies have been contributing to higher crime in a previous blog, Walmart high crime rate continues un-investigaterd and have provided additional information under the author tag Walmart Crime Watch.
Over the past ten to fifteen years Walmart has been increasing the use of self-checkout, and this has corresponded with a steady increase in shoplifting as well as false accusations, yet they refuse to even discuss returning to the use of cashiers. What most people seem to have forgotten was that when they first did this it was on a small scale as an experiment, presumably to see if it worked before expanding it, which would actually make sense, if they slowed it down or reversed it once they saw how many problems it caused. But that's not what they did. Instead the more problems they had the more they increased use of self-checkout, often claiming that instead of hiring more cashiers again, which worked previously, they resorted to more technology and hiring more security to catch people skip scanning or at other forms of theft. This has led to massive amounts of false accusations, in addition to the real thefts, and when the thefts are real, and they get caught, they often resort to violence, so it endangers both Walmart workers and customers.
Now they're acting as if the rise of shoplifting is happening for some inexplicable reason and even asking police to help them solve this problem, as if it wasn't a problem created by their own policies, and most of the media or politicians aren't pointing out the obvious. This is resulting in a massive increase in arrests, court expenses, and prison expenses, which Walmart isn't paying for, effectively meaning we are subsidizing Walmart's high crime problems with tax money. There's no official explanation for why they're behaving so foolishly; but, since this is a for profit corporation it's not hard to speculate about the most likely reason for it, that they're increasing profits for those making the decisions. But, a large portion of the money saved by not hiring cashiers is spent on technology or security to catch thieves; and, if they had to pay the increase in police, courts and prison costs that would reduce or eliminate their savings, and they would almost certainly reverse their policies, because they wouldn't be increasing profits with self-checkout.
This doesn't even include the risk to the health of both their customers and workers when the worst thieves turn violent, in some cases possibly even shooting and killing people. Every year since 2016 has seen more than a hundred shootings at Walmart, and more often than not, this is increasing, while they ignore the causes of their crime problems. These self-checkouts are also making it easier for thieves to put "skimmers" that collect credit or debit card information from customers that enable them to use their cards illegally, but, once again, the customers are stuck with the tab, not Walmart, so they're doing little or nothing to stop this, even though it's a direct result of their bad policies. And furthermore, courts have ruled that Walmart has a right to detain customers even when they have no reason to believe they're shoplifting, if they simply refuse to show receipts, as a matter of principle. At times some lawyers have claimed they need probable cause to ask to see receipts, which, if a customer goes directly from the register, sometimes even when there's a cashier, to the door they can't possibly have. So this means Walmart is under no obligation to assume their paying customers are innocent until proven guilty, which should raise major constitutional questions!
Stacy Mitchell has also compiled a list of other studies about Walmart and how they impact society, Key Studies on Big-Box Retail & Independent Business. To the best of my knowledge Walmart has done as little as they seem to get away with, often relying on rhetoric that isn't backed up with action, when it comes to addressing any of their critics concerns, including crime. One of the responses they’ve come up with is what they call "Restorative Justice" which gives first time shoplifters a chance to avoid being arrested or any criminal record if they take an on line course which costs $400 up front or $500 in payments, plus perhaps, reparations. This has been part of the privatization process and often denies suspects of the due process or access to a lawyer, perhaps even intimidating and extorting from some people that might not even be guilty. Walmart seems to be trying to find a way to turn crime into a profit making situation instead of looking for the most effective ways to reduce it. Making Change at Walmart is asking If you or someone you know has gone through @Walmart's "Restorative Justice" program for first-time suspected shoplifters, send us a DM. 03/30/2017 to ensure that it isn’t doing more harm than good. I did my own review of this program as well at Walmart’s “Restorative Justice” Endangers Public Without Reducing Crime. The following are a list of incidents that occurred in November 2023. According to the "Is Walmart Safe?" the average store in their sampling had 250 incidents per year indicating that these are only a fraction of the crime reports at Walmart, and presumably, the ones most likely to make the news on the internet nationwide. This isn't statistically representative, as the 2006 or the "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" study or some of the studies cited by Stacy Mitchell; but it does provide some additional information that may help recognize how many problems there are at Walmart.
Man accidentally shoots himself outside North Texas Walmart with stolen gun, police say 11/01/2023
A man accidentally shot and injured himself with a stolen gun outside a Lake Worth Walmart, police said.
Officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 6360 Lake Worth Blvd. regarding a shots fired call, Lake Worth police said on X Wednesday morning. A man told them he was waiting in the parking lot for his girlfriend and thought someone was approaching his vehicle. He reflexively pulled out a gun and accidentally shot himself in the hand and leg.
Police said the pistol the man used had been stolen in North Richland Hills. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and will be charged with theft of a firearm at a later time, according to the social media post. Complete article
A man accidentally shot and injured himself with a stolen gun outside a Lake Worth Walmart, police said.
Officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 6360 Lake Worth Blvd. regarding a shots fired call, Lake Worth police said on X Wednesday morning. A man told them he was waiting in the parking lot for his girlfriend and thought someone was approaching his vehicle. He reflexively pulled out a gun and accidentally shot himself in the hand and leg.
#LWPDAlert // Shots Fired (Accidental) 6360 Lake Worth Blvd (Wal-Mart) – Officers were dispatched to shots fired. Officers met with male subject who stated he thought someone was approaching his vehicle while he was inside the vehicle waiting for his girlfriend. Male stated he grabbed his gun out of reaction and accidentally shot himself in the hand and the leg. The pistol was found to be stolen out of @NRHPD. Male was transported to JPS for his injuries and will be charged with Theft of Firearm at a later date.
Police said the pistol the man used had been stolen in North Richland Hills. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and will be charged with theft of a firearm at a later time, according to the social media post. Complete article
Police Seek Persons Of Interest In Attempted Motorcycle Theft At California Md. Walmart 11/02/2023
CALIFORNIA, Md. – At approximately 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 26, 2023, the four subjects pictured were seen walking out of Walmart in California, MD, and while walking through the parking lot, two of the subjects attempted to steal a motorcycle but were unable to do so. Complete article
CALIFORNIA, Md. – At approximately 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 26, 2023, the four subjects pictured were seen walking out of Walmart in California, MD, and while walking through the parking lot, two of the subjects attempted to steal a motorcycle but were unable to do so. Complete article
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA’s list of potentially harmful products 11/02/2023
Eye drops sold at Walmart are being added to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) list of potentially dangerous products.
Consumers are now being told to avoid the Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 mL, which is already being removed from Walmart store shelves and its online marketplace, due to the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to partial or complete vision loss, according to an updated notice from the FDA.
Last week, federal health regulators first warned consumers to either avoid or throw out 26 other products that were meant to treat dry or irritated eyes after an investigation revealed that there were “insanitary conditions” in the manufacturer’s facility, potentially contaminating the products that are intended to be sterile.
There were also positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling of critical drug production areas in the facility, the FDA Complete article
Contaminated eye drops from Walmart, CVS and Target linked to factory in India where workers reportedly went barefoot and faked safety checks 11/10/2023 The report cites unsanitary conditions in the factory, such as workers being barefoot in the facility and falsifying test results so that the products made there appeared to be safe, according to the news site. The FDA has banned the Kilitch factory from shipping any more of its eye drops to the U.S. The FDA also asked the factory to recall its eye drops, but it has not done so yet.
Another eye drop recall pulls 27 products off of CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart shelves after FDA warning 11/16/2023
Eye drops sold at Walmart are being added to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) list of potentially dangerous products.
Consumers are now being told to avoid the Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 mL, which is already being removed from Walmart store shelves and its online marketplace, due to the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to partial or complete vision loss, according to an updated notice from the FDA.
Last week, federal health regulators first warned consumers to either avoid or throw out 26 other products that were meant to treat dry or irritated eyes after an investigation revealed that there were “insanitary conditions” in the manufacturer’s facility, potentially contaminating the products that are intended to be sterile.
There were also positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling of critical drug production areas in the facility, the FDA Complete article
Contaminated eye drops from Walmart, CVS and Target linked to factory in India where workers reportedly went barefoot and faked safety checks 11/10/2023 The report cites unsanitary conditions in the factory, such as workers being barefoot in the facility and falsifying test results so that the products made there appeared to be safe, according to the news site. The FDA has banned the Kilitch factory from shipping any more of its eye drops to the U.S. The FDA also asked the factory to recall its eye drops, but it has not done so yet.
Another eye drop recall pulls 27 products off of CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart shelves after FDA warning 11/16/2023
UN blasts Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash for ‘shameful’ wages and union-busting 11/02/2023
The UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights has called on the CEOs of Amazon, Walmart and DoorDash and the US government to address allegations that top US corporations pay such low wages that they trap workers in poverty, forcing them to rely on government-assistance programs to survive.
Olivier De Schutter has written to the three major US corporations and the US government, requesting responses to numerous allegations. They include a 2020 US Government Accountability Office report that found Amazon and Walmart were listed among the top 25 employers with workers relying on the supplemental nutrition assistance rogram (Snap), formerly known as food stamps, or Medicaid in nine states studied, with Walmart ranked first and Amazon ranked sixth.
“The concerns apply to many workers in the US, which relates to how the minimum wage is set in legislation, whether at federal or state level, wage theft by employers, unpredictable yet inflexible working schedules, the sake of undocumented workers, violation of union rights, and automation, these are the most important issues that apply across the workforce in the US,” the letter said.
De Schutter said that his major concerns were the US minimum wage, wage theft by employers, unpredictable yet inflexible working schedules, the plight of undocumented workers, the violation of union rights and automation.
“What these companies do for the most part is not illegal. What they do is use the loopholes in the system – for example, misclassifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees. There are many loopholes in the system that the US government is still responsible for and I’m still expecting an answer from the Department of Labor,” said De Schutter. Complete article
The UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights has called on the CEOs of Amazon, Walmart and DoorDash and the US government to address allegations that top US corporations pay such low wages that they trap workers in poverty, forcing them to rely on government-assistance programs to survive.
Olivier De Schutter has written to the three major US corporations and the US government, requesting responses to numerous allegations. They include a 2020 US Government Accountability Office report that found Amazon and Walmart were listed among the top 25 employers with workers relying on the supplemental nutrition assistance rogram (Snap), formerly known as food stamps, or Medicaid in nine states studied, with Walmart ranked first and Amazon ranked sixth.
“The concerns apply to many workers in the US, which relates to how the minimum wage is set in legislation, whether at federal or state level, wage theft by employers, unpredictable yet inflexible working schedules, the sake of undocumented workers, violation of union rights, and automation, these are the most important issues that apply across the workforce in the US,” the letter said.
De Schutter said that his major concerns were the US minimum wage, wage theft by employers, unpredictable yet inflexible working schedules, the plight of undocumented workers, the violation of union rights and automation.
“What these companies do for the most part is not illegal. What they do is use the loopholes in the system – for example, misclassifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees. There are many loopholes in the system that the US government is still responsible for and I’m still expecting an answer from the Department of Labor,” said De Schutter. Complete article
I tried Walmart's self-checkout to see if it was as frustrating as some shoppers say. Here's what I found. 11/01/2023
Ever since we published a story about Walmart's missed-scan detection technology in its self-checkout kiosks, my email inbox has had a steady stream of responses from frustrated customers.
While the system is designed to spot potential cases of shoplifting , customers say it has incorrectly (and embarrassingly) flagged them as suspicious when in fact, they are doing nothing wrong.
In short, if the array of sensors and cameras on the company's self-service kiosks detects certain actions, the station pauses the transaction and summons an employee to assist.
After I spoke with a few out of the dozens of customers, I came to understand a bit more about how the system works and some of the typical check-out actions that trip its alarm. Complete article
Ever since we published a story about Walmart's missed-scan detection technology in its self-checkout kiosks, my email inbox has had a steady stream of responses from frustrated customers.
While the system is designed to spot potential cases of shoplifting , customers say it has incorrectly (and embarrassingly) flagged them as suspicious when in fact, they are doing nothing wrong.
In short, if the array of sensors and cameras on the company's self-service kiosks detects certain actions, the station pauses the transaction and summons an employee to assist.
After I spoke with a few out of the dozens of customers, I came to understand a bit more about how the system works and some of the typical check-out actions that trip its alarm. Complete article
El Paso Tx. Walmart shooter state trial comes at great cost emotionally and financially: Letters to the Editor 11/01/2023
Arrest at WV Walmart 11/01/2023
West Side Ind. Walmart robber and shooter sentenced to prison 11/01/2023 Eighteen-year-old Cade Monroe Davies-Gaeta will spend the next 15 years in prison for the March 19 shooting of Gabriel Padgett in the West Lafayette Walmart parking lot during a botched robbery and, in an unrelated case, for having a gun on school property.
Woman’s Alleged Month-Long Pa. Walmart Theft Spree Ends in Charges 11/01/2023
Bonney Lake Wash. Police seek 5 suspects who stole $1,300 worth of liquor from Walmart 11/01/2023
Norwalk Conn. Walmart Mostly Empty As Store Prepares To Close Nov. 3 11/01/2023
Man shot in parking lot of Ohio Walmart 11/03/2023 Fatal
ELYRIA, Ohio (WJW) – A man was shot outside of a local Walmart just before 5 p.m. on Thursday.
According to Elyria police, a 911 call reported the man had been shot in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 1000 Chestnut Commons. Officials called the shooting an “isolated incident.”
Several hours later, at about 1:45 a.m., officials reported a suspect, who had traveled to Oberlin, was taken into custody. Complete article
Man fatally shot in parking lot of Elyria Walmart; suspect in custody 11/03/2023
ELYRIA, Ohio (WJW) – A man was shot outside of a local Walmart just before 5 p.m. on Thursday.
According to Elyria police, a 911 call reported the man had been shot in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 1000 Chestnut Commons. Officials called the shooting an “isolated incident.”
Several hours later, at about 1:45 a.m., officials reported a suspect, who had traveled to Oberlin, was taken into custody. Complete article
Man fatally shot in parking lot of Elyria Walmart; suspect in custody 11/03/2023
UPDATE: Suspect in Henderson slaying carjacked grandmother at La. Walmart 11/02/2023
The man accused of chasing down two women in a car and shooting them, killing one, is also accused of taking the car of a grandmother at gunpoint.
Gage Quebedeaux, 20, was booked Wednesday with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and violation of a protective order, accused of shooting two women in the parking lot of a Henderson business. One of them has died, officials say.
After the shooting, Eunice Police allege that he drove to the Eunice Walmart and carjacked a grandmother and her grandson.
The grandmother told police she had just returned to her car after shopping, and loaded the toddler into the vehicle. She was talking to her grandson when she heard a man's voice coming from the open driver's side door. She saw a man standing there with a handgun; the gun was pointed at the ground.
The grandmother told police the man said he wasn't going to hurt her but he needed her vehicle. She asked if she could take the baby, and he let her do that, Eunice Police say. The man then asked for her purse, and she gave it to him and ran toward the store with her grandbaby, to call police. The man drove away in her vehicle. Complete article
The man accused of chasing down two women in a car and shooting them, killing one, is also accused of taking the car of a grandmother at gunpoint.
Gage Quebedeaux, 20, was booked Wednesday with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and violation of a protective order, accused of shooting two women in the parking lot of a Henderson business. One of them has died, officials say.
After the shooting, Eunice Police allege that he drove to the Eunice Walmart and carjacked a grandmother and her grandson.
The grandmother told police she had just returned to her car after shopping, and loaded the toddler into the vehicle. She was talking to her grandson when she heard a man's voice coming from the open driver's side door. She saw a man standing there with a handgun; the gun was pointed at the ground.
The grandmother told police the man said he wasn't going to hurt her but he needed her vehicle. She asked if she could take the baby, and he let her do that, Eunice Police say. The man then asked for her purse, and she gave it to him and ran toward the store with her grandbaby, to call police. The man drove away in her vehicle. Complete article
Baby unresponsive at Wichita Kansas Walmart dies at hospital, police say 11/02/2023
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita police say there are no signs of foul play after a baby became unresponsive at a local Walmart and died at the hospital.
Emergency crews responded at around 9:50 p.m. Tuesday to the Walmart at Pawnee and Broadway. According to the police report, the 1-year-old boy's mother reported her son was unresponsive.
EMS took the child to a Wichita hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:01 p.m. Complete article
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita police say there are no signs of foul play after a baby became unresponsive at a local Walmart and died at the hospital.
Emergency crews responded at around 9:50 p.m. Tuesday to the Walmart at Pawnee and Broadway. According to the police report, the 1-year-old boy's mother reported her son was unresponsive.
EMS took the child to a Wichita hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:01 p.m. Complete article
‘I thought my kid was going to die:’ Parents outraged after kids get sick inside Palatka Fla. Walmart 11/02/2023
PALATKA, Fla. — Parents in Palatka are telling Action News Jax about their kids becoming sick inside the city’s Walmart. Two families tell us their kids unexpectedly started screaming in pain not long after walking into the store.
The most concerning part for parents is that they have almost no idea why it’s happening.
“I was so scared, I thought my kid was going to die,” said Lacy Goss, who rushed her daughter to the emergency room after she started breaking out in painful red splotches inside the Walmart. Goss said it happened on Saturday, October 14. Complete article
PALATKA, Fla. — Parents in Palatka are telling Action News Jax about their kids becoming sick inside the city’s Walmart. Two families tell us their kids unexpectedly started screaming in pain not long after walking into the store.
The most concerning part for parents is that they have almost no idea why it’s happening.
“I was so scared, I thought my kid was going to die,” said Lacy Goss, who rushed her daughter to the emergency room after she started breaking out in painful red splotches inside the Walmart. Goss said it happened on Saturday, October 14. Complete article
Amazon punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach, FTC says 11/02/2023
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach as Walmart got into e-commerce, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
In addition to making $1 billion by using a secret algorithm called "Project Nessie" to push up the prices that U.S. households pay, Amazon may have also succeeded in curbing Walmart's ambitions.
In 2014, the arrival of Jet.com triggered fear at Amazon that Jet.com would be able to offer shoppers lower prices online, the FTC said on Thursday, kick-starting Amazon's strategy of removing sellers’ offers from the Buy Box if shoppers could find the same products at lower prices on Jet.com. The Buy Box is the button that allows shoppers to make a purchase directly from a seller.
Walmart acquired Jet.com in 2016. Complete article
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach as Walmart got into e-commerce, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
In addition to making $1 billion by using a secret algorithm called "Project Nessie" to push up the prices that U.S. households pay, Amazon may have also succeeded in curbing Walmart's ambitions.
In 2014, the arrival of Jet.com triggered fear at Amazon that Jet.com would be able to offer shoppers lower prices online, the FTC said on Thursday, kick-starting Amazon's strategy of removing sellers’ offers from the Buy Box if shoppers could find the same products at lower prices on Jet.com. The Buy Box is the button that allows shoppers to make a purchase directly from a seller.
Walmart acquired Jet.com in 2016. Complete article
The Long Reach of the Walmart-Walton Empire 11/01/2023
Walmart’s annual revenues are larger than the GDP of Sweden; its founding family are prolific philanthropists. Their nexus is poorly understood.
In 2005, Walmart needed a war room. Under fire by union-organized critics of its wages, health insurance, and working conditions, the company recruited former presidential advisors to a public relations headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. Theirs was a battle plan to fortify a wounded image.
The objects of the campaign were consumers then torn between American ideals and the lowest of low prices. Those whose position was still malleable were centered in the crosshairs of new messaging. They were the coveted middle of the market—the undecided shopper—and the objective was to turn them away from a marketplace of alternatives back to a Walmart. The odds were long. Every day opponents were gaining ground in casting Walmart as a small-business-wrecking behemoth whose day-to-day operations were antithetical to a pro-labor ethos. Complete article
Walmart’s annual revenues are larger than the GDP of Sweden; its founding family are prolific philanthropists. Their nexus is poorly understood.
In 2005, Walmart needed a war room. Under fire by union-organized critics of its wages, health insurance, and working conditions, the company recruited former presidential advisors to a public relations headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. Theirs was a battle plan to fortify a wounded image.
The objects of the campaign were consumers then torn between American ideals and the lowest of low prices. Those whose position was still malleable were centered in the crosshairs of new messaging. They were the coveted middle of the market—the undecided shopper—and the objective was to turn them away from a marketplace of alternatives back to a Walmart. The odds were long. Every day opponents were gaining ground in casting Walmart as a small-business-wrecking behemoth whose day-to-day operations were antithetical to a pro-labor ethos. Complete article
Walmart managers are going to extreme lengths to get customers to complete the retailer's checkout survey. It's confusing shoppers and workers. 11/01/2023
When you check out at Walmart, a survey pops up on a screen, prompting you to rate your satisfaction with your visit on a scale of one to five stars.
For Walmart customers and employees, it's proving a source of confusion and annoyance.
Some customers have posted on social media platforms complaining that it's unclear what the survey is meant to evaluate, particularly when customers are asked to evaluate their satisfaction after a self-checkout experience.
"You want me to rate my experience?" Chad Pettit said in a video posted on TikTok in May. "What, like, tell you how well I think I did?" Pettit said in the post that he had used self-checkout. Complete article
When you check out at Walmart, a survey pops up on a screen, prompting you to rate your satisfaction with your visit on a scale of one to five stars.
For Walmart customers and employees, it's proving a source of confusion and annoyance.
Some customers have posted on social media platforms complaining that it's unclear what the survey is meant to evaluate, particularly when customers are asked to evaluate their satisfaction after a self-checkout experience.
"You want me to rate my experience?" Chad Pettit said in a video posted on TikTok in May. "What, like, tell you how well I think I did?" Pettit said in the post that he had used self-checkout. Complete article
Cleveland man with warrant and heroin busted shoplifting at Walmart: Brooklyn Ohio Police Blotter 11/02/2023
‘Mean Girls’ cast reunites for Walmart’s new Black Friday commercial 11/01/2023
Glasgow man arrested for photographing people in Ky. Walmart restroom 11/03/2023
Three men arrested after stealing phones from Knoxville Tenn. Walmart, police say 11/03/2023
Local mom concerned after city worker is accused of filming people in NM Walmart bathroom 11/03/2023
19-year-old charged in connection to Friday night shooting at South Belt Missouri Walmart injuring one 11/04/2023
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) According to the St. Joseph Police Department, one person has been charged in relation to the shooting that happened at the South Belt Walmart Friday night.
19-year-old Sean R. McCush has been charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
The St. Joseph Police Department responded to a shooting at the Walmart on South Belt Highway Friday around 7 p.m.
SJPD said there was an altercation between two people and one person was shot. Complete article
South Belt Walmart Shooting Update 11/06/2023
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) According to the St. Joseph Police Department, one person has been charged in relation to the shooting that happened at the South Belt Walmart Friday night.
19-year-old Sean R. McCush has been charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
The St. Joseph Police Department responded to a shooting at the Walmart on South Belt Highway Friday around 7 p.m.
SJPD said there was an altercation between two people and one person was shot. Complete article
South Belt Walmart Shooting Update 11/06/2023
Shoplifter at Walmart in Bluefield Va. stabs himself to death 11/06/2023
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – On November 4th at approximately 5:50 pm officers responded to the area of College Avenue on a call of a male shoplifter who had run from Walmart employees.
The subject ran on foot from Walmart crossed College Avenue and then onto College Drive. Officers arrived on scene at College Drive and made contact with the individual who at this point was holding a knife in each hand.
Officers produced their firearms and gave commands to the individual to drop the knives and get on the ground. The individual did drop one knife on the ground but then put the other knife to his chest and started backing away from the officers refusing to obey commands. The individual continued to back away a short distance until he came into contact with a retaining wall, officers continued to give commands and tried to persuade the individual to take the knife away from his chest.
The individual proceeded to make statements indicating that he wanted to end his life. A short time later the individual began stabbing himself multiple times in the chest. A Taser was deployed at this point by an officer in an attempt to incapacitate the individual to prevent further self-harm. Complete article
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – On November 4th at approximately 5:50 pm officers responded to the area of College Avenue on a call of a male shoplifter who had run from Walmart employees.
The subject ran on foot from Walmart crossed College Avenue and then onto College Drive. Officers arrived on scene at College Drive and made contact with the individual who at this point was holding a knife in each hand.
Officers produced their firearms and gave commands to the individual to drop the knives and get on the ground. The individual did drop one knife on the ground but then put the other knife to his chest and started backing away from the officers refusing to obey commands. The individual continued to back away a short distance until he came into contact with a retaining wall, officers continued to give commands and tried to persuade the individual to take the knife away from his chest.
The individual proceeded to make statements indicating that he wanted to end his life. A short time later the individual began stabbing himself multiple times in the chest. A Taser was deployed at this point by an officer in an attempt to incapacitate the individual to prevent further self-harm. Complete article
Teens turn Md. Walmart parking lot into crime scene, police take 15, 16 year old into custody 11/03/2023
NOTTINGHAM, Md. (WBFF) — The Baltimore County Police Department says two teens were taken into custody and a weapon was recovered after a victim was robbed in the parking lot of a Walmart.
Officers responded to the Walmart at 8118 Perry Hills Ct. after the victim reported the crime around 4:40 p.m. Thursday.
According to police, the teens, ages 15 and 16, followed the victim from a nearby bus stop and then robbed them using an air-soft gun in the Walmart parking lot. Complete article
NOTTINGHAM, Md. (WBFF) — The Baltimore County Police Department says two teens were taken into custody and a weapon was recovered after a victim was robbed in the parking lot of a Walmart.
Officers responded to the Walmart at 8118 Perry Hills Ct. after the victim reported the crime around 4:40 p.m. Thursday.
According to police, the teens, ages 15 and 16, followed the victim from a nearby bus stop and then robbed them using an air-soft gun in the Walmart parking lot. Complete article
Crews respond to fire at Bangor Maine Walmart Friday evening 11/03/2023 Arson
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Crews responded to a fire at the Walmart in Bangor Friday evening.
The fire broke out in the apparel section, it was being extinguished by sprinklers when fire crews arrived.
There was a large amount of smoke in the building. Complete article
Aroostook man charged with arson in Bangor Maine Walmart fire 11/04/2023
Fire at Bangor Walmart likely caused more than $10 million in damage 11/07/2023
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Crews responded to a fire at the Walmart in Bangor Friday evening.
The fire broke out in the apparel section, it was being extinguished by sprinklers when fire crews arrived.
There was a large amount of smoke in the building. Complete article
Aroostook man charged with arson in Bangor Maine Walmart fire 11/04/2023
Fire at Bangor Walmart likely caused more than $10 million in damage 11/07/2023
Former Conn. Walmart Worker’s Claim of Retaliation Can Move Forward 11/03/2023
A former Wal-Mart Stores East LP employee in Connecticut, who sued for retaliation following her report of an alleged sexual assault, can proceed with her retaliation claim, but her constructive discharge claim will not move forward, a federal judge ruled.
Walmart moved for a partial dismissal of Hannah Dagenais’ claims, which Judge Sarala V. Nagala granted in part and denied in part. Dagenais conceded her constructive discharge claim should be dismissed, but Nagala said the retaliation claim was plausibly alleged.
Dagenais plausibly alleged a materially adverse action because it is reasonable to infer that by inviting the male coworker back ... Complete article
A former Wal-Mart Stores East LP employee in Connecticut, who sued for retaliation following her report of an alleged sexual assault, can proceed with her retaliation claim, but her constructive discharge claim will not move forward, a federal judge ruled.
Walmart moved for a partial dismissal of Hannah Dagenais’ claims, which Judge Sarala V. Nagala granted in part and denied in part. Dagenais conceded her constructive discharge claim should be dismissed, but Nagala said the retaliation claim was plausibly alleged.
Dagenais plausibly alleged a materially adverse action because it is reasonable to infer that by inviting the male coworker back ... Complete article
OPD investigating Tx. Walmart theft 11/02/2023
Intentional training fire near Idaho Walmart occurs Tuesday morning 11/02/2023
Creedmoor larceny suspects who used stolen bank cards at NC Target, Walmart sought by police 11/03/2023
Taylor Tx. police seek woman accused of stealing nearly $700 worth of merch from Walmart 11/04/2023
Shoplifter Uses Self-Checkout to Rip Off Ohio Walmart 11/04/2023
Executive Vice President John Rainey Sells 1,000 Shares of Walmart Inc 11/04/2023
Clovis NM Walmart partially reopening Saturday, two months after suspect torches store causing $42 million in damages 11/03/2023
County Police: No threat found at Walmart in Randallstown Md. after bomb threat 11/05/2023
Ohio Walmart forced to close for the night after fire 11/06/2023
BEAVERCREEK — A Beavercreek Walmart had to close for the night after a fire inside the store.
A video from an iWitness7 viewer shows flames inside the store and shoppers and employees standing outside.
“It seems like an inferno, a mini inferno in one of those aisles,” Jose Garcia of Beavercreek said. Complete article
Two juveniles identified after fire damages Beavercreek Walmart 11/07/2023
BEAVERCREEK — A Beavercreek Walmart had to close for the night after a fire inside the store.
A video from an iWitness7 viewer shows flames inside the store and shoppers and employees standing outside.
“It seems like an inferno, a mini inferno in one of those aisles,” Jose Garcia of Beavercreek said. Complete article
Two juveniles identified after fire damages Beavercreek Walmart 11/07/2023
St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office investigating card skimmers at LaPlace La. Walmart 11/06/2023
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. — A suspect has been identified in a credit card skimmer case in LaPlace.
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of skimmers placed on credit card readers at the LaPlace Walmart. Credit card skimmers are devices placed on credit card readers to copy payment information.
The suspect identified is a Romanian national, and an arrest warrant is pending, according to Sheriff Mike Tregre. Complete article
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. — A suspect has been identified in a credit card skimmer case in LaPlace.
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of skimmers placed on credit card readers at the LaPlace Walmart. Credit card skimmers are devices placed on credit card readers to copy payment information.
The suspect identified is a Romanian national, and an arrest warrant is pending, according to Sheriff Mike Tregre. Complete article
Walmart has a shady way to prevent theft Kroger, Target don't use 11/06/2023
Theft has always been a problem in retail.
Some people shoplift because they're criminals while others steal because they're hungry and don't have the money to buy what they need. ....
Theft issues have not been helped by self-checkout. Taking cashiers out of the checkout process makes it easier for people to intentionally "forget" to scan a few items while having plausible deniability that their actions were a legitimate mistake.
That's compounded by people who were not trying to shoplift but truly miss scanning an item. ....
Once the "pause" button is hit, the self-checkout station goes into what looks like an error mode or your screen will freeze.
"At that point, you have no choice but to call for help and once we come over we pretend like something is wrong with the machine," she added.
"[Obviously,] there's nothing wrong with the machine because we paused your transaction on purpose, but we suspect that you're stealing, so we're trying to make it seem like there's something wrong with the machine." Complete article
Theft has always been a problem in retail.
Some people shoplift because they're criminals while others steal because they're hungry and don't have the money to buy what they need. ....
Theft issues have not been helped by self-checkout. Taking cashiers out of the checkout process makes it easier for people to intentionally "forget" to scan a few items while having plausible deniability that their actions were a legitimate mistake.
That's compounded by people who were not trying to shoplift but truly miss scanning an item. ....
Once the "pause" button is hit, the self-checkout station goes into what looks like an error mode or your screen will freeze.
"At that point, you have no choice but to call for help and once we come over we pretend like something is wrong with the machine," she added.
"[Obviously,] there's nothing wrong with the machine because we paused your transaction on purpose, but we suspect that you're stealing, so we're trying to make it seem like there's something wrong with the machine." Complete article
Gloversville trio arrested in NY Walmart grand larceny 11/06/2023
Police: Medina Township Ohio Walmart, Home Depot temporarily evacuated following bomb threat 11/06/2023
Killeen Tx. Police search for theft suspects at Wal-mart 11/06/2023
Casey DeSantis gushes about her ‘Walmart Melania’ nickname 11/06/2023
Shoplifting suspect allegedly tried to steal hair dye, baby clothes and cat food at Fla. Walmart 11/06/2023
Man accused of shooting at children in Las Vegas Nevada Walmart parking lot 11/07/2023
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas man is accused of shooting at the father of his girlfriend’s children in a Walmart parking lot on Halloween, according to an arrest report.
Elante Hines, 31, faces charges of child abuse, two counts of attempted murder, and two counts of discharging a gun into an occupied structure, records showed.
On Oct. 31 just before 3 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Walmart on Charleston and Decatur boulevards.
When officers arrived, they met with a man who said he had gone to Walmart, and while he was there, he saw the mother of his children, her four children, two of whom were his, and another man, later identified as Hines. Complete article
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas man is accused of shooting at the father of his girlfriend’s children in a Walmart parking lot on Halloween, according to an arrest report.
Elante Hines, 31, faces charges of child abuse, two counts of attempted murder, and two counts of discharging a gun into an occupied structure, records showed.
On Oct. 31 just before 3 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Walmart on Charleston and Decatur boulevards.
When officers arrived, they met with a man who said he had gone to Walmart, and while he was there, he saw the mother of his children, her four children, two of whom were his, and another man, later identified as Hines. Complete article
1 seriously hurt in shooting outside Huntersville Walmart, MEDIC says 11/08/2023
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Someone was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Huntersville Walmart, authorities said.
Paramedics said before 4:30 p.m. they were called to the Walmart on Bryton Town Center Drive, which is at the intersection of Eastfield Road and Old Statesville Road.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene where crime scene tape surrounded a car in the parking lot. Complete article
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Someone was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Huntersville Walmart, authorities said.
Paramedics said before 4:30 p.m. they were called to the Walmart on Bryton Town Center Drive, which is at the intersection of Eastfield Road and Old Statesville Road.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene where crime scene tape surrounded a car in the parking lot. Complete article
VIDEO: Mom attacks shopper at Ga. Walmart over comments made about her kids’ behavior 11/08/2023
DULUTH, Ga. — A Gwinnett County woman is facing criminal charges after police say she attacked a shopper at Walmart over comments made about her kids’ behavior.
It all happened at the Duluth Walmart on Pleasant Hill Road on October 26.
Police said a woman told Brittany George that her two children were acting out. George threw a box of crayons, which hit the woman’s child. Police said George then lunged at the woman, hitting her in the face.
Channel 2′s Matt Johnson was in Duluth, where video shows the intense confrontation between the two women. George is the only one who woman who has been identified and is now facing charges. Complete article
DULUTH, Ga. — A Gwinnett County woman is facing criminal charges after police say she attacked a shopper at Walmart over comments made about her kids’ behavior.
It all happened at the Duluth Walmart on Pleasant Hill Road on October 26.
Police said a woman told Brittany George that her two children were acting out. George threw a box of crayons, which hit the woman’s child. Police said George then lunged at the woman, hitting her in the face.
Channel 2′s Matt Johnson was in Duluth, where video shows the intense confrontation between the two women. George is the only one who woman who has been identified and is now facing charges. Complete article
Georgia Man Convicted of Leaving Razor Blades on Fla. Walmart Shopping Carts Sentenced to 20 Years 11/08/2023
Jessie James Stinnett allegedly positioned the blades with their edges pointed down, presumably so they would cut anyone who used them
A Georgia man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found to have placed razor blades on the handles of Walmart shopping carts on at least two separate occasions.
On New Year's Eve last year, Jessie James Stinnett, 47, roamed through Walmart with a shopping cart before heading to the hardware section, according to Chattanooga station WTVC.
While out of view of security cameras, Stinnett removed razor blades from their packaging and placed one under the plastic wrapping of the cart's handle. Complete article (Placing razors on the handles is common practice for shoplifter who use them to open packages, then leave them there without regard for who it might hurt. If this was done to intentionally hurt people, as this article indicates, without using them for shoplifting, this is rare. But those doing it for shoplifting are more dangerous, since they do it much more often.)
Jessie James Stinnett allegedly positioned the blades with their edges pointed down, presumably so they would cut anyone who used them
A Georgia man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found to have placed razor blades on the handles of Walmart shopping carts on at least two separate occasions.
On New Year's Eve last year, Jessie James Stinnett, 47, roamed through Walmart with a shopping cart before heading to the hardware section, according to Chattanooga station WTVC.
While out of view of security cameras, Stinnett removed razor blades from their packaging and placed one under the plastic wrapping of the cart's handle. Complete article (Placing razors on the handles is common practice for shoplifter who use them to open packages, then leave them there without regard for who it might hurt. If this was done to intentionally hurt people, as this article indicates, without using them for shoplifting, this is rare. But those doing it for shoplifting are more dangerous, since they do it much more often.)
Fire at North Albany Ga. Walmart causes store to close early 11/07/2023
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A fire erupted in the Walmart located in North Albany Tuesday evening, according to officials.
Albany Fire Department was able to contain the fire that happened inside the Walmart in the back of the store. It is unclear what caused the fire.
The store was closed down early Tuesday because of the fire and lingering smoke.
Officials said they won’t know the extent of the damages the fire caused until the Department of Agriculture does an inspection, however, the store sprinkler system kept the fire confined until firefighters arrived. Complete article
Albany Neighborhood Walmart temporarily closed after gas line starts fire 11/08/2023
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A fire erupted in the Walmart located in North Albany Tuesday evening, according to officials.
Albany Fire Department was able to contain the fire that happened inside the Walmart in the back of the store. It is unclear what caused the fire.
The store was closed down early Tuesday because of the fire and lingering smoke.
Officials said they won’t know the extent of the damages the fire caused until the Department of Agriculture does an inspection, however, the store sprinkler system kept the fire confined until firefighters arrived. Complete article
Albany Neighborhood Walmart temporarily closed after gas line starts fire 11/08/2023
At least one injured in rollover crash at westside Ind. Walmart 11/07/2023
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Dispatch confirms at least one person was injured in a crash at the westside Walmart Tuesday evening.
A witness claims the driver hit a pole and flipped their car. A photo shared by someone online shows that vehicle on its top.
14 News has a crew on scene and are working on getting more information. Complete article
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Dispatch confirms at least one person was injured in a crash at the westside Walmart Tuesday evening.
A witness claims the driver hit a pole and flipped their car. A photo shared by someone online shows that vehicle on its top.
14 News has a crew on scene and are working on getting more information. Complete article
El Paso Colorado Sheriff's Office seeks help finding Walmart shoplifting suspect 11/06/2023
Alleged Hopewell NY Walmart Larceny Leads to Arrest 11/07/2023
Man used fake checks at Ill. Walmart, then returned products for cash in $40K scam, feds say 11/07/2023
Case advances against man accused of shooting video up woman’s skirt at Ca. Walmart 11/08/2023
Man accused of assaulting Jacksonville Fla. officer outside Walmart in February found not competent for prosecution 11/07/2023
Homeless man shoplifts over $100 worth of items from Fla. Walmart 11/08/2023
Hawley woman sentenced for shoplifting at Walmart in Detroit Lakes Minn. 11/08/2023
Chesapeake Va. judge hears arguments in Walmart v. Briana Tyler, Nov. 2022 shooting survivor 11/08/2023
Walmart agrees to huge South Bay Ca. sublease deal, in lift for office market 11/0/2023
Person Arrested On Multiple Warrants At Walmart - And Other Collegedale Tenn. Police Calls 11/09/2023
‘My client didn’t fall off a ladder’: Attorney for Va. Nov. 2022 Walmart mass shooting survivor says lawsuit isn’t workers’ comp claim 11/08/2023
Fatal May 2022 Ohio Walmart shooting: 18 months later, still no trial date for suspect 11/08/2023
Police: Vehicle door slam led to shootout near Pa. Walmart in W-B Twp. 11/12/2023
A ride share dispute over a vehicle door slamming too hard led to a shootout Thursday night in the parking lot of the Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace near Walmart, Wilkes-Barre Twp. police said Saturday. Complete article
PD: Slammed car door led to Wilkes-Barre Twp. shooting 11/11/2023
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police say a slammed car door is what led to a shooting in the parking lot of a Luzerne County marketplace.
Just after 9 p.m. Thursday night, police responded to the Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace for the report of two people shooting at one another in the parking lot.
A ride share dispute over a vehicle door slamming too hard led to a shootout Thursday night in the parking lot of the Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace near Walmart, Wilkes-Barre Twp. police said Saturday. Complete article
PD: Slammed car door led to Wilkes-Barre Twp. shooting 11/11/2023
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police say a slammed car door is what led to a shooting in the parking lot of a Luzerne County marketplace.
Just after 9 p.m. Thursday night, police responded to the Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace for the report of two people shooting at one another in the parking lot.
Birmingham Alabama Fire and Rescue: Potential gas leak at Roebuck Walmart under investigation 11/12/2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Crews are investigating a potential gas leak at the Walmart in Roebuck, according to Birmingham Fire and Rescue.
BFRS Crews responded to the Walmart on 9248 Parkway East in Roebuck at 9:24 a.m. on reports of an odor of gas. Officials say the building has been evacuated. Complete article
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Crews are investigating a potential gas leak at the Walmart in Roebuck, according to Birmingham Fire and Rescue.
BFRS Crews responded to the Walmart on 9248 Parkway East in Roebuck at 9:24 a.m. on reports of an odor of gas. Officials say the building has been evacuated. Complete article
Bystander injured after trying to stop shoplifters at Walmart in Beech Grove Ind. 11/12/2023
BEECH GROVE, Ind. — A shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Beech Grove has left one person injured.
According to a police report about the incident, a bystander tried to stop shoplifting suspects at a Walmart located at 4650 S Emerson Ave. That bystander was injured during the encounter, per a Beech Grove Police Department report.
The event occurred just after 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Police indicated a 24-inch TV worth $88 was stolen during the incident. Complete article
BEECH GROVE, Ind. — A shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Beech Grove has left one person injured.
According to a police report about the incident, a bystander tried to stop shoplifting suspects at a Walmart located at 4650 S Emerson Ave. That bystander was injured during the encounter, per a Beech Grove Police Department report.
The event occurred just after 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Police indicated a 24-inch TV worth $88 was stolen during the incident. Complete article
Murfreesboro Tenn. PD Search for Walmart Shoplifters 11/10/2023
Villager who admitted drugs fueled Fla. Walmart stealing spree lands back behind bars 11/0/2023
Chesapeake Va. Walmart will close early on anniversary of mass shooting 11/10/2023
Montana Police blotter: Walmart disturbance, Tuesday DUI, and more 11/11/2023
Person sought by police in Walmart larceny in Aberdeen NC 11/11/2023
Duo charged but still sought after Durham NC Walmart, Target ID theft purchases, Creedmoor officials say 11/11/2023
Body found near Walmart in Durant Okla. 11/13/2023
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) -Durant Police are investigating after a man’s body was found near the Walmart.
Sergeant Nick Spencer said the 51-year-old’s body was found in a drainage ditch Sunday afternoon between the Walmart and a neighboring mobile home park.
Spencer said the man had wounds that may have been self-inflicted, but they are still investigating. Complete article
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) -Durant Police are investigating after a man’s body was found near the Walmart.
Sergeant Nick Spencer said the 51-year-old’s body was found in a drainage ditch Sunday afternoon between the Walmart and a neighboring mobile home park.
Spencer said the man had wounds that may have been self-inflicted, but they are still investigating. Complete article
Man in jail for allegedly trying to abduct a child from Springfield Missouri Walmart 11/13/2023
A man is in Greene County Jail after he was arrested for allegedly attempting to take a child from a Walmart Neighborhood Market store in central Springfield.
According to a Springfield Police Department spokesperson, officers responded to the report of an attempted abduction at the Walmart at 444 W. Grand St., at 4:21 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Nelson Vrana, 58, was accused of attempting to take a child.
The child was quickly separated from Vrana, who reportedly left the store premises. Police officers later located Vrana and arrested him. Complete article
A man is in Greene County Jail after he was arrested for allegedly attempting to take a child from a Walmart Neighborhood Market store in central Springfield.
According to a Springfield Police Department spokesperson, officers responded to the report of an attempted abduction at the Walmart at 444 W. Grand St., at 4:21 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Nelson Vrana, 58, was accused of attempting to take a child.
The child was quickly separated from Vrana, who reportedly left the store premises. Police officers later located Vrana and arrested him. Complete article
Suspect Faces Multiple Charges After Alleged Walmart Shoplifting and Fight with Police 11/1/2023
JONESBORO, Ark. – A suspect is facing a list of charges after he reportedly shoplifted from Walmart and fought with police while they arrested him.
It began around 3:29 PM on November 10 at Walmart, 1815 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro, according to the incident report. Officer Issa Orday was among those dispatched to a shoplifting call. Walmart advised that the suspect fled on foot east on Highland Drive. Although the officer didn’t immediately see the suspect, he did locate him a short time later at Highland and Caraway Road. The officer parked and told the suspect not to move, but he didn’t comply.
The report says as the officer approached the suspect to place him into custody, he forcefully pulled away and struck the officer on the left side of the shoulder. The man then began to flee with the officer giving chase. Eventually, he caught up with the suspect in an auto tire shop parking lot, where the suspect fell to the ground. The officer told him multiple times to turn over and put his hands behind his back, but he refused. Complete article
JONESBORO, Ark. – A suspect is facing a list of charges after he reportedly shoplifted from Walmart and fought with police while they arrested him.
It began around 3:29 PM on November 10 at Walmart, 1815 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro, according to the incident report. Officer Issa Orday was among those dispatched to a shoplifting call. Walmart advised that the suspect fled on foot east on Highland Drive. Although the officer didn’t immediately see the suspect, he did locate him a short time later at Highland and Caraway Road. The officer parked and told the suspect not to move, but he didn’t comply.
The report says as the officer approached the suspect to place him into custody, he forcefully pulled away and struck the officer on the left side of the shoulder. The man then began to flee with the officer giving chase. Eventually, he caught up with the suspect in an auto tire shop parking lot, where the suspect fell to the ground. The officer told him multiple times to turn over and put his hands behind his back, but he refused. Complete article
Fire at Auburn NY Walmart quickly put out by first responders allowing for store to remain open 11/14/2023
On Monday around 12:20 a.m., Cayuga County’s 911 Center dispatched fire crews to a reported commercial fire at the Auburn Walmart.
On arrival, firefighters encountered a moderate smoke condition emanating from the front of the store, specifically on the grocery side.
A rapid and coordinated response was initiated to locate and address the source of the fire, according to officials with the Auburn Fire Department.
Firefighters commenced a search operation, successfully locating the fire in the restaurant area of the store. Complete article
On Monday around 12:20 a.m., Cayuga County’s 911 Center dispatched fire crews to a reported commercial fire at the Auburn Walmart.
On arrival, firefighters encountered a moderate smoke condition emanating from the front of the store, specifically on the grocery side.
A rapid and coordinated response was initiated to locate and address the source of the fire, according to officials with the Auburn Fire Department.
Firefighters commenced a search operation, successfully locating the fire in the restaurant area of the store. Complete article
Walmart, Costco and other companies rethink self-checkout 11/14/2023
New York CNN — The backlash against self-checkout is growing, and stores are starting to dial back on the technology after it exploded over the past few years.
Booths, a British supermarket chain, said it’s removing self-checkout stations in all but two of its 28 stores. In the United States, Walmart, Costco, Wegmans and other chains have also revised their self-checkout strategies.
“Our customers have told us this over time — that the self-scan machines that we’ve got in our stores … can be slow, they can be unreliable (and) they’re obviously impersonal,” Booths managing director Nigel Murray told the BBC. Complete article
New York CNN — The backlash against self-checkout is growing, and stores are starting to dial back on the technology after it exploded over the past few years.
Booths, a British supermarket chain, said it’s removing self-checkout stations in all but two of its 28 stores. In the United States, Walmart, Costco, Wegmans and other chains have also revised their self-checkout strategies.
“Our customers have told us this over time — that the self-scan machines that we’ve got in our stores … can be slow, they can be unreliable (and) they’re obviously impersonal,” Booths managing director Nigel Murray told the BBC. Complete article
Cabot duo ditches Arkansas Walmart checkout line, opts for five-finger discount instead 11/09/2023
Woman Accused of Stealing from Canandaigua NY Walmart 11/13/2023
Have you seen him? Hillsborough police need help identifying suspect who took $3,000 worth of DVDs from NC Walmart 11/13/2023
Police seek public’s help identifying camo-wearing NY Walmart shoplifter 11/13/2023
Two teens steal Smirnoff from Ind. Walmart and are detained 11/13/2023
Gunshot fired inside Cape Coral Fla. Walmart bathroom 11/15/2023
Someone shot a mirror inside a Walmart bathroom in Cape Coral.
According to the incident report, officers responded to a shooting at the Walmart on Del Prado Boulevard South on Monday.
The Cape Coral Police report said a single gunshot was fired inside the men’s bathroom.
When officers went inside, they found the mirror in the accessible stall shattered and with a single gunshot hole.
The gun was left on the toilet, and the Violent Crimes Unit seized it and placed it into CCPD evidence. Complete article
Someone shot a mirror inside a Walmart bathroom in Cape Coral.
According to the incident report, officers responded to a shooting at the Walmart on Del Prado Boulevard South on Monday.
The Cape Coral Police report said a single gunshot was fired inside the men’s bathroom.
When officers went inside, they found the mirror in the accessible stall shattered and with a single gunshot hole.
The gun was left on the toilet, and the Violent Crimes Unit seized it and placed it into CCPD evidence. Complete article
El Paso man who killed girl outside Tx. Walmart in 2001 to be executed Thursday 11/15/2023
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso man convicted of killing a 5-year-old girl outside of a Walmart in 2001 will be executed by lethal injection on Thursday.
David Santiago Renteria will be executed after 5 p.m. in Huntsville, Texas.
Texas abolished the last meal requests in 2011, so all death row inmates in Texas after 2011 have been given normal prison food.
Renteria murdered 5-year-old Alexandra Flores on November 18-19, 2001. Complete article
Texas man executed for 2001 killing of 5-year-old girl abducted from Walmart 11/16/2023 HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas man convicted of abducting and strangling a 5-year-old girl who was taken from a Walmart store while her family was doing their Christmas shopping in 2001 was executed Thursday evening.
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso man convicted of killing a 5-year-old girl outside of a Walmart in 2001 will be executed by lethal injection on Thursday.
David Santiago Renteria will be executed after 5 p.m. in Huntsville, Texas.
Texas abolished the last meal requests in 2011, so all death row inmates in Texas after 2011 have been given normal prison food.
Renteria murdered 5-year-old Alexandra Flores on November 18-19, 2001. Complete article
Texas man executed for 2001 killing of 5-year-old girl abducted from Walmart 11/16/2023 HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas man convicted of abducting and strangling a 5-year-old girl who was taken from a Walmart store while her family was doing their Christmas shopping in 2001 was executed Thursday evening.
Credit card skimmers found at Market Basket, Walmart stores in Concord, NH, police say 11/14/2023
CONCORD, N.H. — Investigators are asking for help identifying two people seen on surveillance footage after credit card skimmers were discovered last month at Market Basket and Walmart stores in a New Hampshire city.
The Concord Police Department also warned that "similar incidents are being investigated by law enforcement agencies through New England."
Specifically, a spokesperson said they were aware of similar investigations occurring in Reading, Somerville and Haverhill, Massachusetts, and in Nashua, New Hampshire. Complete article
CONCORD, N.H. — Investigators are asking for help identifying two people seen on surveillance footage after credit card skimmers were discovered last month at Market Basket and Walmart stores in a New Hampshire city.
The Concord Police Department also warned that "similar incidents are being investigated by law enforcement agencies through New England."
Specifically, a spokesperson said they were aware of similar investigations occurring in Reading, Somerville and Haverhill, Massachusetts, and in Nashua, New Hampshire. Complete article
Rockford Ill. Walmart temporarily closes after electrical fire 11/14/2023
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Walmart at 3849 Northridge Drive is temporarily closed due to reports of an electrical fire.
The fire started early morning Wednesday, Nov. 15. No injuries have been reported.
Crews are on-site cleaning and ensuring the safety of the building. Complete article
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Walmart at 3849 Northridge Drive is temporarily closed due to reports of an electrical fire.
The fire started early morning Wednesday, Nov. 15. No injuries have been reported.
Crews are on-site cleaning and ensuring the safety of the building. Complete article
Troy man pleads guilty to stealing six firearms from NY Walmart in May 2022 11/14/2023
Shannon Woman Found with Assortment of Drugs at Ga. Walmart 11/14/2023
Mandatory Changes Have Now Arrived At All Idaho Walmart Stores 11/14/2023
Banned shopper with fentanyl tucked in bra arrested at Fla. Walmart 11/14/2023
Suspected thief who wore mask tracked down in theft of merchandise from Fla. Walmart 11/14/2023
2 people injured after shooting at Frisco Tx. Walmart, no gunman in custody 11/16/2023
FRISCO (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Police are searching for a gunman after two people were found at a Frisco Walmart with gunshot wounds.
It happened around 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Walmart near Preston Road and Hickory Street.
Both of the victims were transported to local hospitals, including by air support. Complete article
1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting near Frisco Walmart 11/16/2023
FRISCO (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Police are searching for a gunman after two people were found at a Frisco Walmart with gunshot wounds.
It happened around 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Walmart near Preston Road and Hickory Street.
Both of the victims were transported to local hospitals, including by air support. Complete article
1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting near Frisco Walmart 11/16/2023
Woman arrested after child accidentally shoots her gun inside Ohio Walmart 11/16/2023
PIKE COUNTY, OH (WOWK) — A woman was arrested after her child got ahold of her pistol and shot it inside a Waverly Walmart on Thursday.
According to the Waverly Police Department (WPD), the woman — who was not identified in the press release — was at the Walmart with her child Thursday morning when he got the 9mm pistol out of her purse and shot it inside the store. Police said the woman waited for law enforcement after the alleged incident.
The child had a “minor injury” following the shots fired because the gun’s magazine came in contact with his forehead, police said. Complete article
PIKE COUNTY, OH (WOWK) — A woman was arrested after her child got ahold of her pistol and shot it inside a Waverly Walmart on Thursday.
According to the Waverly Police Department (WPD), the woman — who was not identified in the press release — was at the Walmart with her child Thursday morning when he got the 9mm pistol out of her purse and shot it inside the store. Police said the woman waited for law enforcement after the alleged incident.
The child had a “minor injury” following the shots fired because the gun’s magazine came in contact with his forehead, police said. Complete article
1 dead after car found submerged in retention pond near Walmart Distribution Center in Ridgeville SC 11/17/2023
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – One person is dead after a car was found submerged in a retention pond in Ridgeville, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.
Multiple agencies responded to the Walmart Distribution Center off Timothy Creek Road regarding a vehicle in a body of water.
Once on the scene, first responders located a single vehicle in a pond. Complete article
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – One person is dead after a car was found submerged in a retention pond in Ridgeville, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.
Multiple agencies responded to the Walmart Distribution Center off Timothy Creek Road regarding a vehicle in a body of water.
Once on the scene, first responders located a single vehicle in a pond. Complete article
Tulsa Okla. police arrest Walmart employee for allegedly threatening a violent act 11/16/2023
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On Thursday morning, Tulsa police responded to a disturbance with a weapon call at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on South Garnett Road.
Walmart staff reported an employee who made threatening remarks about shooting another employee and was currently in the parking lot sitting in her car. Officers were also alerted that she possibly had guns in the car.
Once officers located the suspect, Adrienne Edwards, officers challenged Edwards who exited the car and was taken into custody. Complete article
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — On Thursday morning, Tulsa police responded to a disturbance with a weapon call at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on South Garnett Road.
Walmart staff reported an employee who made threatening remarks about shooting another employee and was currently in the parking lot sitting in her car. Officers were also alerted that she possibly had guns in the car.
Once officers located the suspect, Adrienne Edwards, officers challenged Edwards who exited the car and was taken into custody. Complete article
Dog rescued from car fire in NC Walmart parking lot 11/15/2023
Aberdeen firefighters broke the windows of a burning car Wednesday afternoon to rescue a dog in a Walmart parking lot.
The fire was reported just after 3:30 p.m. outside the store on Turner Street. The dog was taken to the emergency veterinary hospital to be held overnight for treatment.
Firefighters found the pup trapped in a passenger seat as smoke filled the Mitsubishi. They busted it out and gave it oxygen, then sent it to a veterinarian for a full evaluation. Complete article
Aberdeen firefighters broke the windows of a burning car Wednesday afternoon to rescue a dog in a Walmart parking lot.
The fire was reported just after 3:30 p.m. outside the store on Turner Street. The dog was taken to the emergency veterinary hospital to be held overnight for treatment.
Firefighters found the pup trapped in a passenger seat as smoke filled the Mitsubishi. They busted it out and gave it oxygen, then sent it to a veterinarian for a full evaluation. Complete article
2 arrested after alleged attempt to skim credit cards at Greenwood Ind. Walmart 11/15/2023
Credit card skimming has been around for a long time, but it isn’t often someone is arrested for the crime.
Two men were arrested last week following an attempt to skim credit cards at the Greenwood Walmart on Emerson Avenue.
On Nov. 8, Walmart Asset Protection associates at the store witnessed two men later identified as Aleksandras Denisovas, 48, and Tom Kauppila, 52, install card skimming devices at self-checkouts at the store, according to probable cause affidavits filed with Johnson County Magistrate Court.
On video footage from the store, Denisovas can be seen installing two card skimmers, while Kauppila stands next to him, seemingly in an attempt to block store associates’ view of Denisovas, court documents say. Complete article
Credit card skimming has been around for a long time, but it isn’t often someone is arrested for the crime.
Two men were arrested last week following an attempt to skim credit cards at the Greenwood Walmart on Emerson Avenue.
On Nov. 8, Walmart Asset Protection associates at the store witnessed two men later identified as Aleksandras Denisovas, 48, and Tom Kauppila, 52, install card skimming devices at self-checkouts at the store, according to probable cause affidavits filed with Johnson County Magistrate Court.
On video footage from the store, Denisovas can be seen installing two card skimmers, while Kauppila stands next to him, seemingly in an attempt to block store associates’ view of Denisovas, court documents say. Complete article
PD: Man arrested for stalking ex at Tx. Walmart, places GPS on her car 11/17/2023
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested for stalking after allegedly following his ex-girlfriend to Walmart and calling her multiple times, documents reveal.
Alfredo Castro was arrested on a charge of stalking on Monday by McAllen police.
His ex-girlfriend told police Castro had called her over 50 times in the past three weeks, a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral stated. On Monday, the woman called police after Castro allegedly followed her to a Walmart. Complete article
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested for stalking after allegedly following his ex-girlfriend to Walmart and calling her multiple times, documents reveal.
Alfredo Castro was arrested on a charge of stalking on Monday by McAllen police.
His ex-girlfriend told police Castro had called her over 50 times in the past three weeks, a criminal complaint obtained by ValleyCentral stated. On Monday, the woman called police after Castro allegedly followed her to a Walmart. Complete article
Walmart's anti-theft technology creates a new set of problems 11/1/2023
Nobody likes being accused of theft. That includes people who are actually thieves, but their feelings aren't all that important since they’re actually stealing,
The problem — and it's a big one — is that many of the ways retailers fight theft make honest customers feel like criminals. That starts with small things like Walmart (WMT) - and Costco Wholesale (COST) - employees checking your receipts when you leave their stores.
Yes, they do it to everyone, but it's still not a pleasant feeling for honest folks worried that they may have missed or improperly scanned an item at self-checkout. It gets uglier, however, when companies use sneaker techniques to cut down theft, specifically at self-checkout.
In Walmart's case, the retailer has technology that allows a store associate to shut off a self-checkout. The worker is not supposed to tell the customer that they're suspected of theft. Instead, the worker is to pretend that it's a technical problem. Complete article
Nobody likes being accused of theft. That includes people who are actually thieves, but their feelings aren't all that important since they’re actually stealing,
The problem — and it's a big one — is that many of the ways retailers fight theft make honest customers feel like criminals. That starts with small things like Walmart (WMT) - and Costco Wholesale (COST) - employees checking your receipts when you leave their stores.
Yes, they do it to everyone, but it's still not a pleasant feeling for honest folks worried that they may have missed or improperly scanned an item at self-checkout. It gets uglier, however, when companies use sneaker techniques to cut down theft, specifically at self-checkout.
In Walmart's case, the retailer has technology that allows a store associate to shut off a self-checkout. The worker is not supposed to tell the customer that they're suspected of theft. Instead, the worker is to pretend that it's a technical problem. Complete article
Four facing charges after ‘organized’ Tx. Walmart theft 11/15/2023
Woman wanted for stealing $800 in merchandise from Ocala Fla. Walmart 11/15/2023
Ross County – Woman with Three Warrants Arrested for Theft at Ohio Walmart 11/15/2023
Serial shoplifter nabbed after allegedly stealing hair dye at Fla. Walmart 11/15/2023
Woman steals cart full of Fla. Walmart products 11/16/2023
Police searching for missing man last seen at Farmington Maine Walmart 11/17/2023
Eastwood arrested at Ind. Walmart 11/17/2023
Four NY Walmart shoplifters charged with grand larceny 11/17/2023
New Walmart, better pay for cops coming to Lady Lake Fla. 11/17/2023
2 killed in shooting at Walmart parking lot in South Anchorage, Alaska, police say 11/19/2023
Two people were killed Sunday evening in a shooting at the parking lot of the Walmart in South Anchorage, and police are searching for a suspect, an officer said at the scene.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Dimond Walmart parking lot around 5:11 p.m. Sunday, the Anchorage Police Department said in an online update. The store is located on the Old Seward Highway at 88th Avenue just south of the Dimond Center mall.
Two people who were found with gunshot wounds outside the store died at the scene, and a firearm was located on site, said Sean Keating, an APD officer and crime scene team leader. The police department said Sunday night that the victims included one woman and one man.
Police are searching for one suspect at this time, Keating said. No one has been arrested in the shooting so far, police said in an update around 9 p.m. Sunday. Complete article
One victim in double homicide outside Anchorage Walmart was an employee on break 11/20/2023
Anchorage Walmart shooting that left 2 dead was murder-suicide, police say 11/21/2023
Two people were killed Sunday evening in a shooting at the parking lot of the Walmart in South Anchorage, and police are searching for a suspect, an officer said at the scene.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Dimond Walmart parking lot around 5:11 p.m. Sunday, the Anchorage Police Department said in an online update. The store is located on the Old Seward Highway at 88th Avenue just south of the Dimond Center mall.
Two people who were found with gunshot wounds outside the store died at the scene, and a firearm was located on site, said Sean Keating, an APD officer and crime scene team leader. The police department said Sunday night that the victims included one woman and one man.
Police are searching for one suspect at this time, Keating said. No one has been arrested in the shooting so far, police said in an update around 9 p.m. Sunday. Complete article
One victim in double homicide outside Anchorage Walmart was an employee on break 11/20/2023
Anchorage Walmart shooting that left 2 dead was murder-suicide, police say 11/21/2023
Developing: Grieving family blames Walmart for May shooting in Lauderdale Lakes in May 11/20/2023
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – Thierry Bastien died in May during a shooting at Walmart in Lauderdale Lakes, and his family is accusing the retail giant of negligence.
Bastien’s family was meeting outside of the Walmart Superstore, at 3001 N. State Road 7, on Monday to announce a wrongful death lawsuit.
Makia Ford, Bastien’s girlfriend, said they were shopping with their baby boy, Thierry Bastien Jr., when she witnessed how Bastien, a Walmart customer, was forced to intervene as a man attacked a woman.
Both the attacker, Tironie Sterling, and the victim were Walmart employees, according to police. Ford said Sterling fatally shot Bastien, who didn’t know either of the employees. Complete article
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – Thierry Bastien died in May during a shooting at Walmart in Lauderdale Lakes, and his family is accusing the retail giant of negligence.
Bastien’s family was meeting outside of the Walmart Superstore, at 3001 N. State Road 7, on Monday to announce a wrongful death lawsuit.
Makia Ford, Bastien’s girlfriend, said they were shopping with their baby boy, Thierry Bastien Jr., when she witnessed how Bastien, a Walmart customer, was forced to intervene as a man attacked a woman.
Both the attacker, Tironie Sterling, and the victim were Walmart employees, according to police. Ford said Sterling fatally shot Bastien, who didn’t know either of the employees. Complete article
Waukesha Carjacking at Wisc. Walmart Leads to Wild Police Pursuit on Bluemound 11/20/2023
A Waukesha carjacking at a Walmart store parking lot and an attempted carjacking near the bypass at gunpoint led to a wild police pursuit along Bluemound Road, according to police scanner audio obtained by Wisconsin Right Now and a post by the wife of a victim.
A pump-action shotgun was used in the carjacking.
The suspects reached at least 100 miles per hour on Bluemound before their vehicle stalled, according to the scanner audio. The suspects were driving in the wrong lanes for traffic on Moreland Road and blew a red light at another point. Although the scanner traffic initially indicated there were three suspects, two were taken into custody and refused medical attention. One of the original suspects had fled.
An officer said his squad was hit “head-on,” but he did not need medical attention. Complete article
Trio charged in Waukesha Walmart carjacking and pursuit 11/21/2023
A Waukesha carjacking at a Walmart store parking lot and an attempted carjacking near the bypass at gunpoint led to a wild police pursuit along Bluemound Road, according to police scanner audio obtained by Wisconsin Right Now and a post by the wife of a victim.
A pump-action shotgun was used in the carjacking.
The suspects reached at least 100 miles per hour on Bluemound before their vehicle stalled, according to the scanner audio. The suspects were driving in the wrong lanes for traffic on Moreland Road and blew a red light at another point. Although the scanner traffic initially indicated there were three suspects, two were taken into custody and refused medical attention. One of the original suspects had fled.
An officer said his squad was hit “head-on,” but he did not need medical attention. Complete article
Trio charged in Waukesha Walmart carjacking and pursuit 11/21/2023
4 Children Left In Car At East Meadow NY Walmart: Police 11/16/2023
Huntsville Alabama PD: All clear after bomb threat at Owens Cross Roads Walmart 11/18/2023
Walworth woman accused of stealing from Macedon NY Walmart with 10-year-old 11/19/2023
Public's help needed in search for shoplifting suspect at Walmart 11/19/2023
Man arrested following Walmart evacuation in Presque Isle, Maine, no explosive found 11/19/2023
A shooter wounded 4 in Ohio Walmart store before killing himself, police say 11/21/2023
Police in Ohio say a shooter opened fire at a Walmart, wounding four people before apparently killing himself
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) — Walmart says it is working closely with investigators to try to determine why a shooter opened fire at one of its stores in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself.
The attack was reported at around 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Walmart in Beavercreek, a town of about 50,000 in the Dayton metropolitan area. Complete article
New video shows first-hand account after Walmart shooting 11/21/2023
Beavercreek Walmart shooting: ‘Enjoy those that you love the most,’ Dayton mass shooting survivor says 11/21/2023
Walmart Speaks Out After Two Mass Shootings Occur at Stores Within 24 Hours 11/21/2023 Walmart has 4,717 stores across the U.S., according to figures compiled by Statista. That means statistically the chain will occasionally find itself to be the site of a shooting as the U.S. battles to deal with spiraling gun crime. (This is a selective statistic, ignoring the fact that other studies have shown Walmart has more crime than other stores, including over 100 shootings for eight consecutive years and counting. There's also good reason to conclude that their high crime problems are partly caused by their corner cutting, store design, increased use of self-checkout, and policies that increase income inequality.)
Frightening bodycam footage shows moment cops find body of Ohio Walmart shooter 11/21/2023 Benjamin Charles Jones, 20, of Dayton, injured four after shooting up a Walmart store around 8:30 p.m. Monday. Jones died from an “apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound” before he was discovered by authorities, the Beavercreek Police Department said.
FBI: Walmart shooting suspect's journal writings reveal attack may have been 'racially motivated' 11/22/2023
‘We’re being forced;’ Employees unhappy as Walmart reopens days after mass shooting for Black Friday 11/24/2023
Police in Ohio say a shooter opened fire at a Walmart, wounding four people before apparently killing himself
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) — Walmart says it is working closely with investigators to try to determine why a shooter opened fire at one of its stores in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself.
The attack was reported at around 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Walmart in Beavercreek, a town of about 50,000 in the Dayton metropolitan area. Complete article
New video shows first-hand account after Walmart shooting 11/21/2023
Beavercreek Walmart shooting: ‘Enjoy those that you love the most,’ Dayton mass shooting survivor says 11/21/2023
Walmart Speaks Out After Two Mass Shootings Occur at Stores Within 24 Hours 11/21/2023 Walmart has 4,717 stores across the U.S., according to figures compiled by Statista. That means statistically the chain will occasionally find itself to be the site of a shooting as the U.S. battles to deal with spiraling gun crime. (This is a selective statistic, ignoring the fact that other studies have shown Walmart has more crime than other stores, including over 100 shootings for eight consecutive years and counting. There's also good reason to conclude that their high crime problems are partly caused by their corner cutting, store design, increased use of self-checkout, and policies that increase income inequality.)
Frightening bodycam footage shows moment cops find body of Ohio Walmart shooter 11/21/2023 Benjamin Charles Jones, 20, of Dayton, injured four after shooting up a Walmart store around 8:30 p.m. Monday. Jones died from an “apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound” before he was discovered by authorities, the Beavercreek Police Department said.
FBI: Walmart shooting suspect's journal writings reveal attack may have been 'racially motivated' 11/22/2023
‘We’re being forced;’ Employees unhappy as Walmart reopens days after mass shooting for Black Friday 11/24/2023
Las Vegas Nevada Police: Man shot, killed in southwest valley shopping center 11/21/2023
One person was detained after a man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon within a large shopping complex in southwest Las Vegas, police said.
At 1:36 p.m., Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 7200 block of Arroyo Crossing Parkway in the Arroyo Market Square mall between South Tenaya Way and South Rainbow Boulevard, police said in a news release.
“This is an isolated incident,” Captain Timothy Hatchett told reporters Tuesday. Hatchett said officers responded within 30 seconds to the shooting.
“Currently during our holiday season, we have Holiday Initiative officers throughout the valley to make sure our community is safe,” Hatchett said, adding that’s why the officers were able to respond so quickly. ....
Police investigators worked Tuesday evening at the scene, which was in the parking lot about several hundred feet from the front of the Walmart. A large section of the parking lot was sealed off with police tape until about 7 p.m. Complete article
One person was detained after a man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon within a large shopping complex in southwest Las Vegas, police said.
At 1:36 p.m., Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 7200 block of Arroyo Crossing Parkway in the Arroyo Market Square mall between South Tenaya Way and South Rainbow Boulevard, police said in a news release.
“This is an isolated incident,” Captain Timothy Hatchett told reporters Tuesday. Hatchett said officers responded within 30 seconds to the shooting.
“Currently during our holiday season, we have Holiday Initiative officers throughout the valley to make sure our community is safe,” Hatchett said, adding that’s why the officers were able to respond so quickly. ....
Police investigators worked Tuesday evening at the scene, which was in the parking lot about several hundred feet from the front of the Walmart. A large section of the parking lot was sealed off with police tape until about 7 p.m. Complete article
Detectives ID man accused of sucker-punching elderly shopper at Lauderdale Lakes Fla. Walmart last month 11/21/2023
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – The Broward Sheriff’s Office identified a suspect Tuesday who they said was caught on camera punching an elderly shopper in Lauderdale Lakes last month.
It happened just before 10 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the Walmart at 3001 N. State Road 7.
Surveillance video showed an elderly man walking through the first set of sliding doors to exit the store, when the attacker, whom BSO detectives identified as 34-year-old Joseph McFadden, punched him twice in the face. Complete article
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – The Broward Sheriff’s Office identified a suspect Tuesday who they said was caught on camera punching an elderly shopper in Lauderdale Lakes last month.
It happened just before 10 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the Walmart at 3001 N. State Road 7.
Surveillance video showed an elderly man walking through the first set of sliding doors to exit the store, when the attacker, whom BSO detectives identified as 34-year-old Joseph McFadden, punched him twice in the face. Complete article
Man stabs estranged wife in the legs outside KOP Pa. Walmart, police say 11/20/2023
Bystanders rushed in to save a woman after her estranged husband stabbed her in the legs outside the King of Prussia Walmart in an attempt to kidnap, rape and kill her, investigators said.
On Sunday, Nov. 19, at 10:45 a.m., Upper Merion Police responded to the Walmart on North Gulph Road in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for a report of a man attacking a woman in the store’s parking lot.
When the officers arrived, they spotted a woman who was crying and shaking in the parking lot with visible red marks and blood on her legs. The woman told investigators she had loaded groceries inside her vehicle after shopping at the Walmart. As she entered the vehicle, she observed a man -- who she identified as her estranged husband whom she had an active protection from abuse order against -- approaching her vehicle, investigators said. When the man opened the driver’s side door, the woman spotted what appeared to be a black handgun and a large metal pick in his hands, according to the criminal complaint.
The 52-year-old man allegedly told his estranged wife to “move over, I’m going to f—--- shoot you. I’m going to f—--- shoot you if you don’t move over.” The man then repeatedly stabbed the woman in her legs with the metal pick, investigators said. He repeatedly told her, “don’t get out of the car” and forced her to the passenger’s seat, according to the criminal complaint. Complete article
Bystanders rushed in to save a woman after her estranged husband stabbed her in the legs outside the King of Prussia Walmart in an attempt to kidnap, rape and kill her, investigators said.
On Sunday, Nov. 19, at 10:45 a.m., Upper Merion Police responded to the Walmart on North Gulph Road in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for a report of a man attacking a woman in the store’s parking lot.
When the officers arrived, they spotted a woman who was crying and shaking in the parking lot with visible red marks and blood on her legs. The woman told investigators she had loaded groceries inside her vehicle after shopping at the Walmart. As she entered the vehicle, she observed a man -- who she identified as her estranged husband whom she had an active protection from abuse order against -- approaching her vehicle, investigators said. When the man opened the driver’s side door, the woman spotted what appeared to be a black handgun and a large metal pick in his hands, according to the criminal complaint.
The 52-year-old man allegedly told his estranged wife to “move over, I’m going to f—--- shoot you. I’m going to f—--- shoot you if you don’t move over.” The man then repeatedly stabbed the woman in her legs with the metal pick, investigators said. He repeatedly told her, “don’t get out of the car” and forced her to the passenger’s seat, according to the criminal complaint. Complete article
Milton man allegedly pepper sprays ECSO deputy during Fla. Walmart parking lot chase 11/21/2023
An off-duty Escambia County Sheriff's deputy arrested a 38-year-old Milton man Monday after the man allegedly attempted to return stolen Walmart merchandise and pepper sprayed a law enforcement officer.
Deputies booked Stephen Blaine into Escambia County Jail for dealing in stolen property, two counts of larceny, resisting an officer with violence and battery on a law enforcement officer.
"If you pepper spray a deputy while resisting arrest, you should expect us to use force to protect ourselves and make the arrest, because we certainly will," Sheriff Chip Simmons said in a statement regarding the incident. The arresting deputy's body camera footage was released in an ECSO Facebook post. Complete article
An off-duty Escambia County Sheriff's deputy arrested a 38-year-old Milton man Monday after the man allegedly attempted to return stolen Walmart merchandise and pepper sprayed a law enforcement officer.
Deputies booked Stephen Blaine into Escambia County Jail for dealing in stolen property, two counts of larceny, resisting an officer with violence and battery on a law enforcement officer.
"If you pepper spray a deputy while resisting arrest, you should expect us to use force to protect ourselves and make the arrest, because we certainly will," Sheriff Chip Simmons said in a statement regarding the incident. The arresting deputy's body camera footage was released in an ECSO Facebook post. Complete article
Suspect in custody after 2+ hour standoff at Palm Desert Ca. Walmart parking lot 11/21/2023
A suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening after a nearly three-hour standoff in the Palm Desert Walmart store parking lot.
The domestic violence incident was first reported at 6:24 p.m., according to police.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office told News Channel 3 that deputies were called to the 34000 block of Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert for a report of domestic violence.
"The victim told dispatch her boyfriend had been physical with her and threatened to hurt her. The victim was able to make it inside a business to call 911, while the suspect remained in a parked vehicle in the parking lot," reads an email from the agency. Complete article
A suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening after a nearly three-hour standoff in the Palm Desert Walmart store parking lot.
The domestic violence incident was first reported at 6:24 p.m., according to police.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office told News Channel 3 that deputies were called to the 34000 block of Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert for a report of domestic violence.
"The victim told dispatch her boyfriend had been physical with her and threatened to hurt her. The victim was able to make it inside a business to call 911, while the suspect remained in a parked vehicle in the parking lot," reads an email from the agency. Complete article
'I can’t fold up & give up:' A year later, mother of Chesapeake Va. Walmart shooting victim remembers joyful son 11/20/2023
Clovis NM Walmart arson suspect indicted, found to be ‘threat to community’ 11/20/2023
Casey DeSantis says ‘Bidenomics’ forces her to shop at Walmart 11/19/2023
Persons of interest sought in Jacksonville NC Walmart fraud case 11/20/2023
Judge paves way for $50M deadly Nov. 2022 Chesapeake Va. Walmart shooting lawsuit to go forward 11/21/2023
Sheriff: Customer accidentally shoots gun inside Lancaster County SC Walmart 11/23/2023
INDIAN LAND, S.C. (WBTV) - A customer accidentally shot their weapon at a Lancaster County Walmart Wednesday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
The incident happened at the Supercenter along U.S. Highway 521.
Deputies say they believed the discharge was accidental and advised a single shot was fired. Complete article
INDIAN LAND, S.C. (WBTV) - A customer accidentally shot their weapon at a Lancaster County Walmart Wednesday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
The incident happened at the Supercenter along U.S. Highway 521.
Deputies say they believed the discharge was accidental and advised a single shot was fired. Complete article
Dead body found in truck parked outside Davie Fla. Walmart 11/22/2023
DAVIE, Fla. – Authorities are conducting a death investigation in Davie after finding a body inside a pickup truck parked outside of a Walmart store Wednesday afternoon.
Officers made the discovery at the chain’s store at 4301 S. University Drive, just north of Griffin Road.
Video from Sky 10 showed the truck parked towards the rear of the lot, which was sealed off with crime scene tape.
A Davie police spokesperson said detectives were in the “initial stages” of their investigation and didn’t have additional information to provide, including whether authorities suspect foul play. Complete article
DAVIE, Fla. – Authorities are conducting a death investigation in Davie after finding a body inside a pickup truck parked outside of a Walmart store Wednesday afternoon.
Officers made the discovery at the chain’s store at 4301 S. University Drive, just north of Griffin Road.
Video from Sky 10 showed the truck parked towards the rear of the lot, which was sealed off with crime scene tape.
A Davie police spokesperson said detectives were in the “initial stages” of their investigation and didn’t have additional information to provide, including whether authorities suspect foul play. Complete article
Oklahoma Walmart employee arrested waiting in parking lot with gun after threatening to shoot coworker: police 11/24/2023
The incident comes as the shopping chain and other retailers prepare for the busy holiday season.
Tulsa police have arrested a disgruntled Walmart worker in Oklahoma who they say threatened to shoot another store employee before responding officers found her sitting in a car outside with a loaded handgun, according to authorities.
The suspect, identified as Adrienne Edwards, allegedly made the threats after supervisors disciplined her for being "mouthy" during a shift last week, Tulsa police said in a statement.
Multiple witnesses told police they overheard the threats, which allegedly involved remarks about shooting a colleague. ....
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), retail workers are among the most exposed to workplace violence – especially convenience stores and gas stations where alcohol is sold. As a result, the Department of Labor advises taking all threats seriously. Complete article
The incident comes as the shopping chain and other retailers prepare for the busy holiday season.
Tulsa police have arrested a disgruntled Walmart worker in Oklahoma who they say threatened to shoot another store employee before responding officers found her sitting in a car outside with a loaded handgun, according to authorities.
The suspect, identified as Adrienne Edwards, allegedly made the threats after supervisors disciplined her for being "mouthy" during a shift last week, Tulsa police said in a statement.
Multiple witnesses told police they overheard the threats, which allegedly involved remarks about shooting a colleague. ....
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), retail workers are among the most exposed to workplace violence – especially convenience stores and gas stations where alcohol is sold. As a result, the Department of Labor advises taking all threats seriously. Complete article
Aurora shoppers say Black Friday deals just aren't worth the brawl: "People used to die getting trampled in the entrance of a Walmart!" 11/24/2023
Despite strapped budgets, holiday sales this year are expected to soar. According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 182 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. It's the highest estimate since NRF began tracking this data in 2017.
Whether it's the holiday deals or tradition, the majority of shoppers plan to spend around Thanksgiving weekend.
Thousands checked items off their lists at the Town Center at Aurora on Black Friday. Shoppers say the days of camping outside major retailers and fighting over sales may be behind us.
"People used to die getting trampled in the entrance of a Walmart!" said one shopper. "I honestly could've just bought this online. I came to be here with my family." Complete article
Despite strapped budgets, holiday sales this year are expected to soar. According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 182 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. It's the highest estimate since NRF began tracking this data in 2017.
Whether it's the holiday deals or tradition, the majority of shoppers plan to spend around Thanksgiving weekend.
Thousands checked items off their lists at the Town Center at Aurora on Black Friday. Shoppers say the days of camping outside major retailers and fighting over sales may be behind us.
"People used to die getting trampled in the entrance of a Walmart!" said one shopper. "I honestly could've just bought this online. I came to be here with my family." Complete article
Trio arrested on suspicion of robbing Apple Valley Ca. Walmart 11/25/2023
Deputies reported arresting three people on suspicion of taking a large amount of unpaid merchandise from the Walmart in Apple Valley.
Apple Valley sheriff’s officials reported that at around 7:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Walmart security contacted them about the incident at the store located at 20251 Highway 18.
Deputies responded to the Walmart and located the subjects matching their description gathered near Taco Bell across the parking lot from the store, police said.
The subjects were detained and found to be the same people reported to have allegedly left Walmart with unpaid merchandise, sheriff’s officials said. Complete article
Deputies reported arresting three people on suspicion of taking a large amount of unpaid merchandise from the Walmart in Apple Valley.
Apple Valley sheriff’s officials reported that at around 7:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Walmart security contacted them about the incident at the store located at 20251 Highway 18.
Deputies responded to the Walmart and located the subjects matching their description gathered near Taco Bell across the parking lot from the store, police said.
The subjects were detained and found to be the same people reported to have allegedly left Walmart with unpaid merchandise, sheriff’s officials said. Complete article
Retail-theft expert has an answer for Walmart, Target and Kroger 11/25/2023
Retailers face a number of problems that explain why they have added self-checkout lanes, but that effort may not be the answer to theft.
Retailers want to spend the least amount of money to drive the best possible customer experiences.
The challenge comes in that saving money often means fewer workers and replacing checkout clerks with self-checkout.
Not having a person scanning customer purchases does save money, at least in wages, but also comes with problems, according to Grabango Chief Executive Will Glaser.
"Self-checkout machines are a huge driver of shrink, with losses totaling 3.5% of sales — or more than 16 times more than traditional cashiers," according to data from Glaser's company, the Berkeley, Calif., shopping-technology-software provider. Complete article
Retailers face a number of problems that explain why they have added self-checkout lanes, but that effort may not be the answer to theft.
Retailers want to spend the least amount of money to drive the best possible customer experiences.
The challenge comes in that saving money often means fewer workers and replacing checkout clerks with self-checkout.
Not having a person scanning customer purchases does save money, at least in wages, but also comes with problems, according to Grabango Chief Executive Will Glaser.
"Self-checkout machines are a huge driver of shrink, with losses totaling 3.5% of sales — or more than 16 times more than traditional cashiers," according to data from Glaser's company, the Berkeley, Calif., shopping-technology-software provider. Complete article
Three people arrested for larceny at Walmart in Rocky Mount NC 11/20/2023
Of lawsuits filed after Nov. 2022 Chesapeake Va. Walmart shooting, only 2 remain active 11/21/2023
Police officers arrest woman for grand theft at Fla. Walmart in Broward 11/22/2023
Seaford Delaware Police Looking For Walmart Shoplifting Suspect 11/22/2023
One person injured in shooting at Whiskey Road Walmart in Aiken SC 11/26/2023
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A person was injured in a shooting Sunday at the Whiskey Road Walmart in Aiken – the same one where a 13-year-old girl was injured in a shooting in June.
The latest shooting happened during an altercation in the parking lot, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
The report came in at 4:35 p.m., and arriving officers learned there had been an altercation among several people. Complete article
Arrest made in Aiken Walmart shooting 12/01/2023
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A person was injured in a shooting Sunday at the Whiskey Road Walmart in Aiken – the same one where a 13-year-old girl was injured in a shooting in June.
The latest shooting happened during an altercation in the parking lot, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
The report came in at 4:35 p.m., and arriving officers learned there had been an altercation among several people. Complete article
Arrest made in Aiken Walmart shooting 12/01/2023
Man arrested after shooting victim found at NC Walmart on Thanksgiving in Hoke County, deputies say 11/27/2023
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – A man is facing multiple charges in connection to a shooting in Hoke County last week.
According to the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 1:56 a.m. Thursday to the Walmart located on the 4500 block of Fayetteville Road after a man suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives were able to determine that the shooting happened on the 300 block of McNeil Farm Road, the sheriff’s office said.
The suspect, identified as James Kelly Woods, was found in the immediate area during the investigation and taken into custody without incident, according to the sheriff’s office. Complete article
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – A man is facing multiple charges in connection to a shooting in Hoke County last week.
According to the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 1:56 a.m. Thursday to the Walmart located on the 4500 block of Fayetteville Road after a man suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives were able to determine that the shooting happened on the 300 block of McNeil Farm Road, the sheriff’s office said.
The suspect, identified as James Kelly Woods, was found in the immediate area during the investigation and taken into custody without incident, according to the sheriff’s office. Complete article
Woman killed, man arrested after stolen vehicle crashes near Twin Cities Minn. Walmart 11/27/2023
A woman was killed and a man arrested after the stolen vehicle they were traveling in crash in Brooklyn Park shortly after it had been linked to a theft from a Napa Auto Parts.
The incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon on County Road 81 near Greenhaven Drive, where 911 callers reported a vehicle had rolled over into a ditch, and a man was seen running from the vehicle to the Walmart at 8000 Lakeland Ave.
Officers found the man inside the Walmart, and after winching up the vehicle from the ditch found a woman dead underneath.
Police say the woman was driving the vehicle and the man was a passenger, and the vehicle had been reported as fleeing the scene of a theft of merchandise from the Napa store in Osseo. Complete article
A woman was killed and a man arrested after the stolen vehicle they were traveling in crash in Brooklyn Park shortly after it had been linked to a theft from a Napa Auto Parts.
The incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon on County Road 81 near Greenhaven Drive, where 911 callers reported a vehicle had rolled over into a ditch, and a man was seen running from the vehicle to the Walmart at 8000 Lakeland Ave.
Officers found the man inside the Walmart, and after winching up the vehicle from the ditch found a woman dead underneath.
Police say the woman was driving the vehicle and the man was a passenger, and the vehicle had been reported as fleeing the scene of a theft of merchandise from the Napa store in Osseo. Complete article
Ill. Walmart Cashier Steals Money, Then Becomes Violent: JPD 11/27/2023
JOLIET, IL— A 20-year-old woman from Riverdale who worked at Joliet's Walmart store at 2424 W. Jefferson St. was arrested Friday by Joliet police after officers say Dajah Hollie became violent after being accused of stealing money from her cash register.
As a result of Friday's incident inside the store, Hollie has been charged with theft over $500, aggravated assault to a peace officer and resisting arrest. She has received a notice to appear in court for her three criminal charges.
Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said the following events led to Hollie's arrest shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday: Complete article
JOLIET, IL— A 20-year-old woman from Riverdale who worked at Joliet's Walmart store at 2424 W. Jefferson St. was arrested Friday by Joliet police after officers say Dajah Hollie became violent after being accused of stealing money from her cash register.
As a result of Friday's incident inside the store, Hollie has been charged with theft over $500, aggravated assault to a peace officer and resisting arrest. She has received a notice to appear in court for her three criminal charges.
Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said the following events led to Hollie's arrest shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday: Complete article
Beaver Falls woman facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking, threatening Pa. Walmart employees 11/28/2023
BEAVER FALLS, Pa, (KDKA) - A Beaver Falls woman is facing several charges after allegedly threatening and attacking several Walmart employees on Saturday.
The Chippewa Township Police Department on Saturday responded to the Walmart Supercenter at 100 Chippewa Town Drive just after noon for a report of an enraged customer at the service desk.
The customer, identified as Tamara Brooks, 40, was accused of stealing from the store and later assaulted a 62-year-old employee, punching the worker in the face, knocking her to the ground and attacking the employee again while on the ground, according to police.
Two other employees were allegedly assaulted and threatened by Brooks. The 62-year-old worker was found on the floor bleeding from the face and was transported to the hospital. Complete article
BEAVER FALLS, Pa, (KDKA) - A Beaver Falls woman is facing several charges after allegedly threatening and attacking several Walmart employees on Saturday.
The Chippewa Township Police Department on Saturday responded to the Walmart Supercenter at 100 Chippewa Town Drive just after noon for a report of an enraged customer at the service desk.
The customer, identified as Tamara Brooks, 40, was accused of stealing from the store and later assaulted a 62-year-old employee, punching the worker in the face, knocking her to the ground and attacking the employee again while on the ground, according to police.
Two other employees were allegedly assaulted and threatened by Brooks. The 62-year-old worker was found on the floor bleeding from the face and was transported to the hospital. Complete article
Man at NC Walmart stalked woman, followed her home, hid under her car, sheriff says 11/26/2023
A Winston-Salem man remained jailed on Saturday, nearly a week after sheriff’s investigators say he stalked a woman at a Walmart and followed her home.
The suspect, 25-year-old Trevor Antonio Lewis, was jailed without bond pending a first court appearance Thursday, jail records show.
Lewis is accused of stalking the victim at the Walmart Supercenter on Kester Mill Road in Winston-Salem on Sunday, WGHP reported.
Deputies found Lewis hiding under the woman’s car at her home on Kenbridge Drive in Clemmons, WXII reported. Complete article
A Winston-Salem man remained jailed on Saturday, nearly a week after sheriff’s investigators say he stalked a woman at a Walmart and followed her home.
The suspect, 25-year-old Trevor Antonio Lewis, was jailed without bond pending a first court appearance Thursday, jail records show.
Lewis is accused of stalking the victim at the Walmart Supercenter on Kester Mill Road in Winston-Salem on Sunday, WGHP reported.
Deputies found Lewis hiding under the woman’s car at her home on Kenbridge Drive in Clemmons, WXII reported. Complete article
Woman tries eating counterfeit bills as cops arrest her at Miami-Dade Fla. Walmart, police say 11/27/2023
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – According to police, a North Miami Beach woman caught trying to use counterfeit money to pay for items at a Walmart Supercenter made an unsuccessful attempt at disposing the evidence Sunday — by eating it.
An arrest report from the Miami-Dade Police Department states that at around 10:20 a.m., Zipporah Abraham tried passing off the fake bills to customer service staff at the chain’s location at 1425 NE 163rd St., leading workers to alert the store’s loss prevention officers.
Court records show that Abraham, 38, has a history of theft arrests in Miami-Dade County and police said loss prevention officers recognized her on CCTV footage. Complete article
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – According to police, a North Miami Beach woman caught trying to use counterfeit money to pay for items at a Walmart Supercenter made an unsuccessful attempt at disposing the evidence Sunday — by eating it.
An arrest report from the Miami-Dade Police Department states that at around 10:20 a.m., Zipporah Abraham tried passing off the fake bills to customer service staff at the chain’s location at 1425 NE 163rd St., leading workers to alert the store’s loss prevention officers.
Court records show that Abraham, 38, has a history of theft arrests in Miami-Dade County and police said loss prevention officers recognized her on CCTV footage. Complete article
Walmart pay out to scammed customers: who benefits and how to claim 11/27/2023
With an average of 230 million customers per year, the retail behemoth has understandably become yet another target for scammers. In just the last few years, thousands of fraud attempts have been reported via the purchase of gift cards.
Walmart refund after shopping scams
According to an article from Solo Dinero, the modus operandi of scammers involves directly communicating with buyers, posing as customer service representatives. Once people are trusting, they ask them to purchase gift cards ranging from $500 to $1,000 and then request the barcode and PIN numbers, claiming that they need this information to validate the origin of the cards as well as their balance. Complete article
With an average of 230 million customers per year, the retail behemoth has understandably become yet another target for scammers. In just the last few years, thousands of fraud attempts have been reported via the purchase of gift cards.
Walmart refund after shopping scams
According to an article from Solo Dinero, the modus operandi of scammers involves directly communicating with buyers, posing as customer service representatives. Once people are trusting, they ask them to purchase gift cards ranging from $500 to $1,000 and then request the barcode and PIN numbers, claiming that they need this information to validate the origin of the cards as well as their balance. Complete article
IDs sought of woman and man in Walmart thefts in Aberdeen, NC, police say 11/25/2023
Illinois Walmart employee's sign-off message after 10 years on the job goes viral 11/25/2023
Man arrested after Newport News Va. Walmart bomb threats 11/27/2023
Handicapped parking violator arrested at Fla. Walmart lands back behind bars 11/26/2023
Lexington Ky. Walmart evacuated after bomb threat, no threat located 11/26/2023
Caught on Camera: suspect sought for Kent Co. Delaware Walmart robbery 11/28/2023
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery Monday night at Walmart in the Dover-Cheswold area.
Troopers responded to the reported robbery at the store on Jerome Drive at about 8:11 a.m. A man had approached an employee at the money services desk and demanded money while implying that he was armed. The victim complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Delaware State Police released this description of the suspect:
an older black male of average height and weight. He was last seen wearing a green jacket, black knit hat, grey Under Armour hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a surgical face mask. The Nissan has damage to the rear on the right passenger side and bears an unknown temporary registration. Complete article
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery Monday night at Walmart in the Dover-Cheswold area.
Troopers responded to the reported robbery at the store on Jerome Drive at about 8:11 a.m. A man had approached an employee at the money services desk and demanded money while implying that he was armed. The victim complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Delaware State Police released this description of the suspect:
an older black male of average height and weight. He was last seen wearing a green jacket, black knit hat, grey Under Armour hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a surgical face mask. The Nissan has damage to the rear on the right passenger side and bears an unknown temporary registration. Complete article
Walmart employee’s sudden leave of absence arouses suspicions leading to arrest 11/28/2023
A Walmart employee’s sudden leave of absence aroused suspicions leading to her arrest.
Erin Coleen Avellaneda, 43, of Weirsdale, was arrested Monday on a warrant charging her with five counts of theft.
She had been an employee at the Walmart in Summerfield when the thefts occurred earlier this year, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Avellaneda’s daughter was fired for stealing from the store, prompting Avellaneda to take “an unexpected leave of absence,” the arrest report said. A manager thought the timing was suspicious and began reviewing surveillance footage. Complete article He reviewed a minimum of five days of security footage, possibly much more, months later to find an alleged theft of $500.33.
A Walmart employee’s sudden leave of absence aroused suspicions leading to her arrest.
Erin Coleen Avellaneda, 43, of Weirsdale, was arrested Monday on a warrant charging her with five counts of theft.
She had been an employee at the Walmart in Summerfield when the thefts occurred earlier this year, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Avellaneda’s daughter was fired for stealing from the store, prompting Avellaneda to take “an unexpected leave of absence,” the arrest report said. A manager thought the timing was suspicious and began reviewing surveillance footage. Complete article He reviewed a minimum of five days of security footage, possibly much more, months later to find an alleged theft of $500.33.
3 wanted after Walmart hit-and-run, Clovis PD says 11/29/2023
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Three men are wanted after hitting a woman on Wednesday in a Walmart parking lot and fleeing the scene, according to the Clovis Police Department. Police say the woman was walking in between cars in the parking lot of the Walmart on Herndon Avenue when a white Honda veered into a parking stall relatively fast. According to officers, the white Honda ended up striking a Dodge pickup and a woman. The driver then fled the scene. Complete article
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Three men are wanted after hitting a woman on Wednesday in a Walmart parking lot and fleeing the scene, according to the Clovis Police Department. Police say the woman was walking in between cars in the parking lot of the Walmart on Herndon Avenue when a white Honda veered into a parking stall relatively fast. According to officers, the white Honda ended up striking a Dodge pickup and a woman. The driver then fled the scene. Complete article
Fire in heating and air system damages SC Wal-Mart on South Lake Drive 11/29/2023
Red Banks, SC 11/29/2023 (Paul Kirby) – A heating and air system on the roof of the Red Bank Wal-Mart caught fire early Wednesday morning. According to Jessica Imbimbo, a spokesperson for Lexington County, the fire was reported about 3:20 a.m. The first arriving fire crews reported that they did have flames visible from the unit on arrival.
Imbimbo said that firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and the blaze did not extend into the store. Although the HVAC unit was heavily damaged, the only effect the fire had on the interior of the building was some minor water damage that came from fire hose firefighters were using on the roof.
The Wal-Mart was reportedly reopened Wednesday morning. Complete article
Red Banks, SC 11/29/2023 (Paul Kirby) – A heating and air system on the roof of the Red Bank Wal-Mart caught fire early Wednesday morning. According to Jessica Imbimbo, a spokesperson for Lexington County, the fire was reported about 3:20 a.m. The first arriving fire crews reported that they did have flames visible from the unit on arrival.
Imbimbo said that firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and the blaze did not extend into the store. Although the HVAC unit was heavily damaged, the only effect the fire had on the interior of the building was some minor water damage that came from fire hose firefighters were using on the roof.
The Wal-Mart was reportedly reopened Wednesday morning. Complete article
Walmart has an old-school answer to retail theft and shoplifting 11/27/2023
Over the past few years, a number of major retail CEOs have talked about the growing impact of retail theft. The CEOs of Target, Walgreens, and Walmart have all made it seem like rising theft has been a massive issue that's dragging down their bottom lines.
In many cases, they talk about organized retail crime (ORC), which the National Retail Federation defines as "the large-scale theft of retail merchandise with the intent to resell the items for financial gain."
Instead of customers sticking an item in their pocket, hiding it under a coat, or bagging items not scanned at self-checkout, ORC is more sinister.
"ORC typically involves a criminal enterprise employing a group of individuals who steal large quantities of merchandise from a number of stores and a fencing operation that converts the stolen goods into cash," the NRF shared. Complete article
Over the past few years, a number of major retail CEOs have talked about the growing impact of retail theft. The CEOs of Target, Walgreens, and Walmart have all made it seem like rising theft has been a massive issue that's dragging down their bottom lines.
In many cases, they talk about organized retail crime (ORC), which the National Retail Federation defines as "the large-scale theft of retail merchandise with the intent to resell the items for financial gain."
Instead of customers sticking an item in their pocket, hiding it under a coat, or bagging items not scanned at self-checkout, ORC is more sinister.
"ORC typically involves a criminal enterprise employing a group of individuals who steal large quantities of merchandise from a number of stores and a fencing operation that converts the stolen goods into cash," the NRF shared. Complete article
Recalled Fruit Sold At Walmart, Publix and ALDI Stores Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak 11/29/2023
Ten hospitalizations and one death have been linked to a listeria food poisoning outbreak among individuals who consumed recalled plums, peaches and nectarines.
Federal health officials are monitoring a listeria outbreak that has been linked to recalled peaches, plums, and nectarines sold at Walmart, Publix and other popular retailers nationwide in recent months.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recent Listeria outbreak update, indicating the agency is now aware of at least 11 listeria infections caused by individuals consuming peaches, plums, and nectarines sold under the brand names HMC Farms and Signature Farms.
To date, the CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was aware of 10 hospitalizations and one death linked to the recalled fruit. The FDA indicates the agencies are continuing to actively monitor the outbreak and are instructing consumers to immediately stop consuming the recalled brands of peaches, plums, and nectarines. Complete article
Ten hospitalizations and one death have been linked to a listeria food poisoning outbreak among individuals who consumed recalled plums, peaches and nectarines.
Federal health officials are monitoring a listeria outbreak that has been linked to recalled peaches, plums, and nectarines sold at Walmart, Publix and other popular retailers nationwide in recent months.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recent Listeria outbreak update, indicating the agency is now aware of at least 11 listeria infections caused by individuals consuming peaches, plums, and nectarines sold under the brand names HMC Farms and Signature Farms.
To date, the CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was aware of 10 hospitalizations and one death linked to the recalled fruit. The FDA indicates the agencies are continuing to actively monitor the outbreak and are instructing consumers to immediately stop consuming the recalled brands of peaches, plums, and nectarines. Complete article
Former resident of The Villages arrested after unwelcome return to Fla. Walmart 11/27/2023
Woman groped by man on electric scooter at Gwinnett Ga. Walmart, police say 11/27/2023
Fort Dodge police investigating threat at Iowa Walmart 11/28/2023
Court determines fate of former Bay High principal accused of shoplifting at Mississippi Walmart 11/28/2023 In addition, Necaise is permanently banned from shopping at the Walmart in Waveland and has to pay around $96 in restitution for the items she took that weren’t recovered at the time of the offense.
Gas leak in Lumberton, Burlington County NJ forces evacuation of nearby Walmart 11/29/2023
Target makes a self-checkout change (Walmart, and Kroger haven't) 11/29/2023
Shoplifting suspect fired at security guard after getting kicked out of Eagle River Alaska Walmart, charges say 11/30/2023
A man kicked out of the Eagle River Walmart for suspected shoplifting Monday later fired at a security guard as they both drove through the community, according to a police report summary filed with charges.
Donovan Dennis, 32, was arrested on felony charges of misconduct involving a weapon and third-degree assault as well as misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment and failure to stop at the direction of a police officer.
No one was injured during the incident, police said. Complete article
A man kicked out of the Eagle River Walmart for suspected shoplifting Monday later fired at a security guard as they both drove through the community, according to a police report summary filed with charges.
Donovan Dennis, 32, was arrested on felony charges of misconduct involving a weapon and third-degree assault as well as misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment and failure to stop at the direction of a police officer.
No one was injured during the incident, police said. Complete article
1 person critically injured after crash at an Omaha Nebraska Walmart parking lot on Thursday afternoon 11/30/2023
OMAHA, Neb. — One person was critically injured after a crash in a Walmart parking lot on Thursday afternoon.
The crash occurred at the Walmart located near N 99th Street and Military Road.
The person was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Complete article
OMAHA, Neb. — One person was critically injured after a crash in a Walmart parking lot on Thursday afternoon.
The crash occurred at the Walmart located near N 99th Street and Military Road.
The person was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Complete article
Oconee Ga. Blotter: Thieves hit multiple cars in Bishop neighborhood; Walmart shopliftings 11/2/2023
Caregiver allegedly cashes stolen checks at credit union at Walmart 11/29/2023
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Oklahoma City police seek public's help in identifying Walmart TV thief 11/27/2023
Columbia County crossing guard accused of ‘skip scanning’ at Ga. Walmart 11/30/2023
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