There were at least eleven more shootings at Walmart in November 2025, with five of them having one death each related to the shootings, and one of those also had an unrelated death in the parking lot which was initially assumed to be related, but turned out to be an unrelated medical death, in what seems like a massive coincidence; but, since deaths from shootings or other causes happen so often it may not be quite as big a coincidence as it seems. One of the fatal shootings was a cop shooting a suspect, another was a suspect shooting himself after shooting and injuring two victims, a third was a suspect in a robbery shot by an accomplice, there was two additional injuries from two of the other shootings, one another suspect shot by a cop. There was also a report of another shooting from last June, which wasn't previously reported on Search Engines, adding to evidence that they're less reliable than they used to be, even for major events like shootings or murders, which means the chances of these reports being underestimates are increasing, and in some cases, guaranteed.
In addition to the five deaths from shootings and one other death from natural causes already mentioned there was another dead body found on their property, presumably from a drug overdose, and there were two people killed in accidents, one that actually happened late last month, but the victim died in the Hospital two and a half weeks after the accident, which brings the total deaths to nine. Even without this accidental death last month had seven accidental deaths from auto crashes, which may have been a record, if this death was added retroactively it would have been eight.
And, in addition to the eleven shootings there were also at least seven or eight more gun related crimes without shootings, including several armed robberies, sometimes when they get caught shoplifting, a domestic argument, and someone threatening to "kill all males" who was ranting about religion and human trafficking, causing a panic and evacuation, although a gun was not shown. But, like I said there's good reason to believe that this is an underestimate, since there's good evidence showing searches for crime on Google or other search engines are less reliable, partly because they're being flooded by ads disguised as news stories. It may seem as if crime has dropped, even during the holidays, but, if so, it's hard to know why, since there's very little research on it, and that researched isn't widely reported so few people know about it, and some of that research may be flawed or biased for economic reasons.
I've previously pointed out that the fact that there are a growing number of brazen ads packaged as News stories flooding Google or other search engines, leaving less room for real news, including crime, even major crimes. The following screenshot shows five consecutive articles with headlines that look like ads; Google provides ten articles on each page, and on one occasion a week or two before Thanksgiving there were at least two consecutive pages of these meaning there were at least 20 consecutive ads or press releases packaged as news stories, with no real news. When it's taken to this bizarre extreme it makes it impossible for Google or other search engines promoting these to be as effective a research tool as it used to be.
I asked Google AI several questions about this and received several answers with credibility problems that also include some legitimate admissions, which may be accompanied by bad spin that hardly justifies these tactics.
Does Google AI get promotional payments for elevating obvious ads disguised as news on their algorithm like Walmart Black Friday deals officially dropped today Save up to 80 on tech kitchen gear home essentials and more 11/14/2025
Google states that advertising payments do not influence a site's ranking in its organic search results, asserting a separation between its ad business and its search algorithm. While ads may appear separately in AI-driven search overviews, they are distinct from organic results. Instead, Google's AI-powered search ranks content based on factors like relevance, quality, and E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness). The type of promotional content you describe, "obvious ads disguised as news," is more likely to be a scam created using AI, especially during the holiday season.
Key points on Google's search and advertising:
Organic vs. Paid Results: Google uses separate algorithms for its non-paid (organic) search results and its paid advertisements. Paying for ads does not improve a site's organic ranking.
AI and Ads: In AI-powered search overviews, Google displays ads separately from the generated summaries. These are different from the organic results and are displayed based on user intent and ad targeting.
Ranking Factors: Google's AI search algorithm uses criteria such as content quality, originality, and the E-E-A-T framework to determine ranking. Content that is relevant, comprehensive, and comes from a trustworthy source is more likely to be featured.
Scam Awareness: During holiday shopping, scammers use AI to create fake endorsements and deceptive ads to defraud online shoppers. It is important to only use trusted websites for shopping. Complete article
Walmart Black Friday deals officially dropped today: Save up to 80% on tech, kitchen gear, home essentials and more 11/14/2025
Google states that advertising payments do not influence a site's ranking in its organic search results, asserting a separation between its ad business and its search algorithm. While ads may appear separately in AI-driven search overviews, they are distinct from organic results. Instead, Google's AI-powered search ranks content based on factors like relevance, quality, and E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness). The type of promotional content you describe, "obvious ads disguised as news," is more likely to be a scam created using AI, especially during the holiday season.
Key points on Google's search and advertising:
Organic vs. Paid Results: Google uses separate algorithms for its non-paid (organic) search results and its paid advertisements. Paying for ads does not improve a site's organic ranking.
AI and Ads: In AI-powered search overviews, Google displays ads separately from the generated summaries. These are different from the organic results and are displayed based on user intent and ad targeting.
Ranking Factors: Google's AI search algorithm uses criteria such as content quality, originality, and the E-E-A-T framework to determine ranking. Content that is relevant, comprehensive, and comes from a trustworthy source is more likely to be featured.
Scam Awareness: During holiday shopping, scammers use AI to create fake endorsements and deceptive ads to defraud online shoppers. It is important to only use trusted websites for shopping. Complete article
Walmart Black Friday deals officially dropped today: Save up to 80% on tech, kitchen gear, home essentials and more 11/14/2025
I've previously written about how most, if not all, Artificial Intelligence, including Google AI and Grok, is biased in favor of the establishment, since they consider establishment sources more reliable than non-establishment sources, but they still do a better job than traditional media or politicians in many cases, perhaps because they often include research that the establishment often down plays, or, at a minimum, simply because they usually reply at all, while the media and politicians simply refuse to ask or answer questions they want to avoid. However, the claim that advertising payments don't impact a sites ranking is hard to believe, although the alternative is that something else is, which serves the same purpose.
They claim that content quality and trustworthiness is a significant fact, yet the quality and credibility of these ads disguised as News Articles is virtually non-existent! I suppose some scam artists might be able to influence their rankings if they understand the algorithms, but there's no doubt that if Google wanted to do a better job ranking them they could; we know this because despite Google's flaws, they've done significantly better at this in the past, implying that for one reason or another they choose not to.
It's virtually guaranteed they have a profit motive, or some other motive for this even without a full explanation of what they do in secret, which is where their decisions are made. In the next question you'll see they admit to some serious flaws, while putting an incredibly bad spin on their explanation to make it seem as if there's no problem here.
Why do so many News outlets present press releases about sales or corporate promotions as "News" instead of obvious advertising? 12/02/2025
News outlets present corporate promotions as "news" primarily because it's a cost-effective way to fill content, a practice that has become more common with the rise of digital media and the decline of traditional ad revenue. These organizations receive press releases as free, credible sources of information and news ideas, and they can use this content as "sponsored content" or "native advertising," which blends in with regular articles to reach consumers who may otherwise avoid traditional ads.
Reasons news outlets use press releases as "news."
Cost-effectiveness: Press releases provide content for news organizations at a lower cost than original reporting. This allows outlets to fill airtime or web pages with material they don't have to create from scratch.
Native advertising: The rise of digital media has made it easy to format advertising to look like genuine news content, also known as "native advertising" or "sponsored content". This helps to capture the attention of consumers who use ad blockers or ignore traditional ads.
Source of story ideas: Journalists use press releases as a source for story ideas, and they may either publish the release as is or use it as a starting point for a more in-depth report. Many news outlets will publish the release verbatim.
Credibility: Press releases provide a source of on-the-record information that can be cited as credible, especially in times of crisis or transition. This makes it easier for reporters to get the facts straight.
Reputation: By publishing press releases, outlets can also signal that they are working with, or providing coverage for, the featured company. This can be seen as a form of advertising by extension. Complete article
United States of America FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20580: Enforcement Policy Statement on Deceptively Formatted Advertisements Section 5 of the FTC Act prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.” ..... The Commission has long held the view that advertising and promotional messages that are not identifiable as advertising to consumers are deceptive if they mislead consumers into believing they are independent, impartial, or not from the sponsoring advertiser itself.
Can someone explain how press release writing and distribution services work? 2024 A press release can be part of an overall PR strategy. A press release is generally a news announcement and not the same thing as a featured article. For example a company may announce a new executive, awards won, or an event. The benefit to a press release is that the same exact information is published in multiple outlets and is placed in news databases that journalists use to find story ideas. Journalists might publish as is or reach out for more information, an interview, or an expert quote. It is most often just published as is. The main benefit is getting a lot of coverage quickly. I generally recommend press releases for the above examples or for newer companies to help establish a web presence. Press release backlinks are no follow so they don’t help SEO. But they also don’t get dinged for duplicate content.
Content Marketing With Press Releases: Pros, Cons, Examples & Best Practices 11/26/2013 92% of journalists use search engines to research stories and 81% of journalists use search engines daily (MarketingSherpa)
Why Do Big Companies Still Advertise On TV Instead Of Social Media? 03/01/2019 Television advertising confers legitimacy and prestige. Because of its higher cost and visibility, television immediately confers an element of prestige and legitimacy on the advertiser. It’s an unspoken endorsement for the company just to be there. By contrast, social media advertising can be done at a smaller/cheaper scale and with lower investments in production costs. This is the same reason that some companies have been known to blow their entire advertising budget on one Super Bowl ad.
Where is the line drawn between advertising and simple story telling and news reporting when brands are apparent or mentioned in movies, TV shows, news, and if it's mere advertising in exchange for money, is it agreed upon beforehand? 2020 Joe Belkin:
What generally happens is the company (or coalition) sends out a PR puff piece to local stations in the guise of “news.” They are also known as EPK or electronic press kits. They help a station fill 3–5 minutes of airtime and are extensively done. There are areas where they can “cut away’ to a local anchor or reporter who seems to ask the question which is answered by footage or an ;expert’ on camera.
They usually snipe in tiny print at the end of telecast - some footage supplied by ….
Now, whether you are appalled by this or not is your call.
In most small towns, a mall opening gets major air time or Smithers Lumber sponsoring the annual tree lighting ceremony tat draws 50% of the population - news or not news?
Or a package of new Disney World rides opening in FL?
Or that if they are a network affiliate that carries that sports coverage, it will get extra coverage like a CBS aff in Montana will cover the Masters in greater detail than the ABC station there?
It’s UP TO YOU, the viewer to shift through news and also ask WHY?
It might be benign like an EPK on going to the AZ during Spring training to see the local baseball team … or a new movie premiere that basically is a free ad for the studio but it appears the local news anchor is asking Tim Hanks a question … or it might be running an EPK from a RTV (Russian) versus one from Reuters on the MIddle East …
YOU DECIDE if it’s news or not.
The Press Release Isn’t Dead — And Here’s Why It Still Matters 06/27/2025 1. They Provide Credible, On-the-Record Information.
In a media landscape where misinformation and opinion-based content are common, press releases offer clear, factual, on-the-record statements from an organization. They help journalists verify details, gather quotes, and trace official timelines. In times of crisis or transition, this credibility is critical.
Reporters often need a reliable source of information they can reference and cite. According to FitSmallBusiness, 68% of journalists find press releases the most useful source for content or ideas. This underscores their value as a trusted form of media communication—even in an age of digital-first storytelling.
News outlets present corporate promotions as "news" primarily because it's a cost-effective way to fill content, a practice that has become more common with the rise of digital media and the decline of traditional ad revenue. These organizations receive press releases as free, credible sources of information and news ideas, and they can use this content as "sponsored content" or "native advertising," which blends in with regular articles to reach consumers who may otherwise avoid traditional ads.
Reasons news outlets use press releases as "news."
Cost-effectiveness: Press releases provide content for news organizations at a lower cost than original reporting. This allows outlets to fill airtime or web pages with material they don't have to create from scratch.
Native advertising: The rise of digital media has made it easy to format advertising to look like genuine news content, also known as "native advertising" or "sponsored content". This helps to capture the attention of consumers who use ad blockers or ignore traditional ads.
Source of story ideas: Journalists use press releases as a source for story ideas, and they may either publish the release as is or use it as a starting point for a more in-depth report. Many news outlets will publish the release verbatim.
Credibility: Press releases provide a source of on-the-record information that can be cited as credible, especially in times of crisis or transition. This makes it easier for reporters to get the facts straight.
Reputation: By publishing press releases, outlets can also signal that they are working with, or providing coverage for, the featured company. This can be seen as a form of advertising by extension. Complete article
United States of America FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20580: Enforcement Policy Statement on Deceptively Formatted Advertisements Section 5 of the FTC Act prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.” ..... The Commission has long held the view that advertising and promotional messages that are not identifiable as advertising to consumers are deceptive if they mislead consumers into believing they are independent, impartial, or not from the sponsoring advertiser itself.
Can someone explain how press release writing and distribution services work? 2024 A press release can be part of an overall PR strategy. A press release is generally a news announcement and not the same thing as a featured article. For example a company may announce a new executive, awards won, or an event. The benefit to a press release is that the same exact information is published in multiple outlets and is placed in news databases that journalists use to find story ideas. Journalists might publish as is or reach out for more information, an interview, or an expert quote. It is most often just published as is. The main benefit is getting a lot of coverage quickly. I generally recommend press releases for the above examples or for newer companies to help establish a web presence. Press release backlinks are no follow so they don’t help SEO. But they also don’t get dinged for duplicate content.
Content Marketing With Press Releases: Pros, Cons, Examples & Best Practices 11/26/2013 92% of journalists use search engines to research stories and 81% of journalists use search engines daily (MarketingSherpa)
Why Do Big Companies Still Advertise On TV Instead Of Social Media? 03/01/2019 Television advertising confers legitimacy and prestige. Because of its higher cost and visibility, television immediately confers an element of prestige and legitimacy on the advertiser. It’s an unspoken endorsement for the company just to be there. By contrast, social media advertising can be done at a smaller/cheaper scale and with lower investments in production costs. This is the same reason that some companies have been known to blow their entire advertising budget on one Super Bowl ad.
Where is the line drawn between advertising and simple story telling and news reporting when brands are apparent or mentioned in movies, TV shows, news, and if it's mere advertising in exchange for money, is it agreed upon beforehand? 2020 Joe Belkin:
What generally happens is the company (or coalition) sends out a PR puff piece to local stations in the guise of “news.” They are also known as EPK or electronic press kits. They help a station fill 3–5 minutes of airtime and are extensively done. There are areas where they can “cut away’ to a local anchor or reporter who seems to ask the question which is answered by footage or an ;expert’ on camera.
They usually snipe in tiny print at the end of telecast - some footage supplied by ….
Now, whether you are appalled by this or not is your call.
In most small towns, a mall opening gets major air time or Smithers Lumber sponsoring the annual tree lighting ceremony tat draws 50% of the population - news or not news?
Or a package of new Disney World rides opening in FL?
Or that if they are a network affiliate that carries that sports coverage, it will get extra coverage like a CBS aff in Montana will cover the Masters in greater detail than the ABC station there?
It’s UP TO YOU, the viewer to shift through news and also ask WHY?
It might be benign like an EPK on going to the AZ during Spring training to see the local baseball team … or a new movie premiere that basically is a free ad for the studio but it appears the local news anchor is asking Tim Hanks a question … or it might be running an EPK from a RTV (Russian) versus one from Reuters on the MIddle East …
YOU DECIDE if it’s news or not.
The Press Release Isn’t Dead — And Here’s Why It Still Matters 06/27/2025 1. They Provide Credible, On-the-Record Information.
In a media landscape where misinformation and opinion-based content are common, press releases offer clear, factual, on-the-record statements from an organization. They help journalists verify details, gather quotes, and trace official timelines. In times of crisis or transition, this credibility is critical.
Reporters often need a reliable source of information they can reference and cite. According to FitSmallBusiness, 68% of journalists find press releases the most useful source for content or ideas. This underscores their value as a trusted form of media communication—even in an age of digital-first storytelling.
They come right out and admit that one of the main reasons for accepting press releases as News is it's cost-effectiveness, which should raise major doubts about how we fund News and investigative journalism, yet they ignore that and act as if it's not a problem, and even portray for profit companies as reliable or "credible" sources despite their obvious financial conflict of interests.
Fortunately the first source Google AI cites, from the FTC, provides better recommendations even if they don't actually enforce them. The other sources are divided between Social Media pages and public relations pages. Even though the Public relations pages try to portray themselves as authoritative and credible sources they have an obvious conflict of interests; and even though the Social Media pages don't appear to be so-called experts they're far more credible making rational claims that make sense. The FTC site says:
Section 5 of the FTC Act prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.” As the Commission set forth in its 1983 Policy Statement on Deception, a representation, omission, or practice is deceptive if it is likely to mislead consumers acting reasonably under the circumstances and is material to consumers – that is, it would likely affect the consumer’s conduct or decisions with regard to a product or service.2 .....
The Commission has long held the view that advertising and promotional messages that are not identifiable as advertising to consumers are deceptive if they mislead consumers into believing they are independent, impartial, or not from the sponsoring advertiser itself. Knowing the source of an advertisement or promotional message typically affects the weight or credibility consumers give it. Such knowledge also may influence whether and to what extent consumers choose to interact with content containing a promotional message.
This, of course, sounds very good, and there's more in the complete article that also sounds good, but if they actually enforced their regulations advertising as we know it would be virtually eliminated since it almost all violates these simple principles and so do Ads thinly disguised as News Stories which are flooding the media. The fact that there's so much deceptive advertising flooding the media shows that there's no real enforcement for any rules they make, and just looking at them is enough to confirm this. And, as I pointed out, you can check for yourself to see if you agree that the so-called experts with obvious conflicts of interests are more reliable than those without expertise or conflicts of interest from the links posted above or any search you choose to do.
I also followed up with questions about if there are fewer Black Friday brawls, which I already know is being reported much less often, and if there are any scientific studies about why they might have gone down assuming they did. Although Brawls and other big news stories seem less common, or at least aren't reported as often, some studies show shoplifting has gone up, not down, which implies other crimes might have gone up as well, or at least they may not have gone down as much as it appears. My impression is some of the following conclusions are accurate and can be confirmed independently, but others may be biased and doesn't make complete sense, as I'll explain below, but judge for yourself after reading some of this material.
Are there still as many Black Friday brawls, shootings, or other crimes at malls or big box stores as there were ten years ago? If not, why? 12/03/2025
No, highly publicized Black Friday brawls, stampedes, and shootings at malls and big box stores are less frequent than they were a decade ago. The "doorbuster" frenzy that often led to these incidents has largely diminished due to fundamental shifts in consumer behavior and retail strategy.
Reasons for the Decline in Incidents
The primary factors contributing to the reduction in these chaotic in-store events are:
Rise of E-commerce: The most significant change is the shift to online shopping. Consumers can find deals online without the stress, crowds, and competition for limited in-store items that historically caused friction.
Stretched-Out Deals: "Black Friday" is no longer a single day; promotions often begin weeks earlier (sometimes in "Black November") and extend through the weekend to Cyber Monday. This widens the shopping window and eliminates the need for consumers to rush the doors at the same time to secure a limited-time bargain.
Reduced "Doorbuster" Focus: Retailers have moved away from promoting a few extremely limited, highly coveted "doorbuster" items designed to create a frenzy. Instead, discounts are more spread out across various products and available both in-store and online, which helps manage crowd behavior.
Improved Store Management: Following numerous high-profile incidents and even OSHA guidelines, many retailers have implemented better crowd-control measures, such as organized lines, mobile checkout technology, and less aggressive promotional tactics to ensure a safer environment for both shoppers and employees.
Changing Consumer Psyche: Shoppers have become "desensitized" to the one-day hype and are more likely to shop with discipline, comparing prices and prioritizing value rather than getting caught up in the "mob mentality" that characterized past events. The idea of physically fighting strangers for a television now seems anachronistic to many.
While general retail crime, like organized shoplifting, has been a growing concern for retailers in recent years, the specific instances of spontaneous consumer-driven violence at physical stores on Black Friday have decreased significantly. Complete article
How Black Friday became a retail letdown: ‘To sustain the ride, they started to dilute it’ 11/28/2025
Fistfights and Long Lines on Black Friday? Not as Much Anymore. 11/23/2018 Black Friday used to be all about midnight fights, endless lines and major markdowns on televisions. Like the rest of retailing, so much has changed.
How Thanksgiving shrank down to the size of a screen 11/25/2025 I’ve never gotten in a fight at a Walmart on Black Friday, but I’ve come close. It was about 15 years ago, and I was visiting my parents back home in rural Illinois. My father wanted a new TV to watch baseball in his basement. He’d read about a Samsung model that was 25 percent off on Black Friday and found out they only had a dozen in stock. Those are gonna go fast, Dad said, which is how we found ourselves lined up on Thanksgiving night, jockeying for position, waiting for the stampede to begin. The clock neared midnight. My dad looked at me. Ready? I nodded back, lying. I wasn’t ready. Who could be?
When Black Friday Deals Turn Into Brawls And Injuries 11/28/2019 Some Of The Worst Black Friday Incidents In The United States Can You Sue After A Black Friday Injury? A comprehensive report by The Hustle in 2019, detailing the data behind the phenomenon, found that 69% of Black Friday incidents occur inside retail stores, where shoppers compete for limited supplies of goods. Roughly 20% occur at the store entrance as crowds pour through the doors, while 11% take place outside, where customers either race for parking spaces or drive on the roads tired after a long day of shopping.
External Theft Incidents Increased 19 Percent in 2024, Retail Report Finds 11/03/2025 Workplace Violence In 2023, 73 percent of respondents said shoplifters had exhibited heightened levels of aggression and violence, the NRF report said. Retailers noted the same or higher instances of violence-related events in their organizations in 2024 as in 2023, and 46 percent of respondents reported further increases in guest-related violence and violence during a crime, such as shoplifting. Looking at the next 12 months, retailers identified violence during a crime (17 percent), mass violence (11 percent), and guest violence (10 percent) as their top three concerns. Nearly all survey respondents said that violence-related theft has required them to increase employee workplace violence training, and 48 percent said that workplace violence has required them to implement measures that negatively affect the customer experience. More than a third said they have experienced labor challenges due to violence-related theft in their stores.
Black Friday is dying. Here's what's killing it — and what's replacing it 11/28/2025 Dynamic pricing has exploded. Retail experts say dynamic pricing and early “soft launch” discounts now replace one-day blowouts. “The prevalence of e-commerce has made deals and discounts more accessible and routine, causing marquee events like Black Friday to weaken,” said Greg Zakowicz, a retail analyst at Omnisend. “Because shoppers no longer have to wait for a singular day to take advantage of sales, their purchasing has become spread throughout the season.”
Study: Shoplifting Increased 93 Percent Since 2019; Violence Jumped 84 Percent Since 2022 12/17/2024 Retailers reported a 93 percent increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019 and a 90 percent increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same period, according to a new study released by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Black Friday Can Be Dangerous to More Than Just Your Bank Account 11/24/2021 This year will be no different. Millions of Americans are expected to shop Black Friday deals this Friday, November 26, as they make up lost time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though most will opt to shop online, countless will brave the crowds at actual stores. Bigger retail stores generally prepare for this shopping Armageddon tradition by hiring seasonal workers, opening their stores early and keeping the paramedics on speed dial. The sad reality is over the years, Black Friday mobs are getting rowdier, resulting in injuries and deaths. The Truth Behind Black Friday Deaths and Injuries. Black Friday-related incidents, resulting in deaths and injuries, are not just a myth. In the last 12 years, there has been an average of 44 separate Black Friday incidents resulting in 11 deaths and 108 injuries in the United States. Most of these incidents (69 percent) occur inside retails stores, where tension runs high among shoppers fighting over limited stocked items on sale. In some years (2011), there were dozens of incidents; other years (2015), there were none. The dramatic spike in 2011 can mostly be attributed to two in-store spraying incidents in the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart. In California, a woman sprayed other shoppers in the store over a Bratz doll in what was described as a customer-versus-customer shopping rage.
Black Friday Sets New Online Spending Record With $11.8 Billion In Sales 12/02/2025
The Most Common Crimes on Black Friday 11/06/2023 How Many People Died on Black Friday It is a shocking statistic. There are 12 recorded deaths from Black Friday crimes and related incidents in the US since the shopping event became mainstream, and there are also over 100 injuries recorded. If you are injured, a lawyer is essential to ensure that you get what you are entitled to and that you don’t have to pay for your own treatments unfairly. For most of us, it is hard to imagine Black Friday causing people to get violent enough to actually put someone at any sort of harm, but it happens. People can get enraged, and it doesn’t take too much for a “mob mentality” to kick in.
Study shows US shoplifting incidents up 93% between 2019 and 2023 12/18/2024 Retailers are intensifying efforts to safeguard individuals within their premises. More than two-thirds of retailers have augmented their investment in employee training to address workplace violence. The phenomenon of multi-person thefts is gaining momentum, with 62% of respondents indicating heightened concerns over small groups orchestrating thefts. Organised retail crime (ORC) remains a persistent issue, with 76% reporting increased worry over ORC-related shoplifting. Tracking capabilities revealed a 57% uptick in ORC incidents among retailers equipped to monitor such activities from 2022 to 2023. 94% of retailers emphasize the necessity for federal intervention to tackle organised retail crime effectively, and the NRF is lobbying for the passage of the Combating Organised Retail Crime Act to bolster cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
27% of shoppers will switch retailers, abandon purchase if they come across locked-up products: report 11/06/2024 More than half of consumers report seeing more merchandise locked up in stores in the past year, according to a recent survey from Numerator.
The hidden design problem behind every Black Friday deal 11/29/2025 How retailers evolved from preventing stampedes to fighting bots, and why fairness at scale is harder than it looks
Have there been many if any academic studies on retail violence, including during Black Friday to determine why it rises or falls, whether it's marketing practices, cutting employees, self-checkout, or something else? 12/03/2025
Yes, there have been several academic and industry studies on retail violence, including specific analyses of Black Friday, that explore its causes and fluctuations. Researchers have investigated a range of factors from marketing practices to staffing levels and the impact of technology.
Key Findings from Academic Studies
Marketing Practices and Scarcity: A prominent area of research focuses on how retailer strategies influence consumer behavior.
Studies from institutions like Arizona State University found that "limited-quantity" advertisements and "doorbuster" deals play a role in provoking consumer aggression.
The perception of scarcity, combined with the pressure to "win" a deal, can activate a "mob mentality" and competitive behaviors, as suggested by general aggression and consumer misbehavior models.
When shoppers expect to get a promotional item but are thwarted (e.g., the item sells out), they may perceive an inequity that leads to misbehavior.
Crowd Dynamics: Research has also explored the effect of large crowds.
One study found that while large crowds can actually have a positive effect if shoppers are expecting them, a single "bad seed" or an unexpected issue can trigger an aggressive incident that other shoppers may follow.
Early Black Friday incidents were often tied to the physical chaos of large crowds pushing through doors, especially at retailers like Walmart, which saw a disproportionate share of incidents a decade ago.
Staffing Levels: Understaffing has been linked to increased customer incivility and aggression.
A report from the Shift Project at the Harvard Kennedy School found that workplaces with self-checkout machines often lead to understaffed environments, making workers 14% more likely to experience disrespect from customers.
Worker surveys indicate that inadequate staffing during busy periods, such as the holidays, increases the risk of workplace violence because employees are overwhelmed and less able to manage disputes or provide adequate "guardianship".
Technology (Self-Checkout): The introduction of self-checkout (SCO) technology has been linked to increased theft (shrinkage) and changes in consumer morality, but also to customer frustration.
Customers frustrated with technology can exhibit aggressive behavior toward staff when issues arise, contributing to an overall rise in general retail worker harassment and violence reports in recent years.
In summary, academic research points to a combination of environmental factors (crowds, scarcity marketing) and operational factors (staffing, technology-induced frustration) as drivers of retail violence, with specific high-adrenaline Black Friday incidents giving way to more generalized, ongoing issues with customer incivility and theft-related aggression. Complete article
ASU team researches why shoppers become Black Friday brawlers 11/15/2016 The Black Friday shopping extravaganza is approaching, and every year there are media reports of people brawling in stores while trying to get great deals, sometimes with injuries, arrests and even fatalities. Why do people fight over things like big-screen TVs? Advertising might play a role, according to a new study by two professors at Arizona State University, who found that just looking at a certain type of ad can provoke aggression.
On Black Friday, the psychology of retail rage 11/24/2017
Self-Checkout Machines Cause Retail Theft and Put Workers in Danger 08/14/2024 Researchers from the Shift Project at the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School released a report “Please Wait, Help is on the Way: Self-Checkout, Understaffing, and Customer Incivility in the Service Sector” that finds the deployment of self-checkout machines often leads to understaffed workplaces, resulting in more frequent occurrences of customer disrespect and bullying. Workers are 14% more likely to never or rarely be treated with respect by customers if self-checkout is in their stores.
Holiday Shopping Surge: Bracing for the Increased Retail Workplace Violence Risks 11/05/2024 Retail employers are bracing for the annual surge in customer traffic and sales during the holidays, but the large crowds, stress of the season, and other factors increase the risks of workplace violence. As the holiday season approaches, retail employers may want to consider steps to address the enhanced risk of workplace violence.
Measuring the Impact of Workplace Violence on Retail Staff and Retention 11/24/2025 Safety concerns on the job escalate, corresponding with material increase in reports of violence. More than one in three (35%) retail workers reported feeling unsafe at work, up from 27% in 2024. Reports of physical assault increased 22% year-over-year, while aggressive behavior from past employees and current coworkers jumped 28% and 26%, respectively. Nearly 40% of workers worry about theft and verbal harassment most or every time they go to work.
Customers have soured on self-checkout, and a new study says there’s proof 01/23/2024 Self-service machines were first introduced to lower stores’ labor expenses by shifting the work of paid employees onto unpaid customers. But retailers are rethinking self-checkout. They have found that self-checkout leads to higher merchandise losses from customer errors, and more intentional shoplifting than when human cashiers are ringing up customers. One study of retailers in the United States, Britain and other European countries found that companies with self-checkout lanes and apps had a loss rate of about 4%, more than double the industry average.
Retail rage: why Black Friday leads shoppers to behave badly 11/28/2014
Why is violence more likely to occur in a store on Black Friday? Use evidence from the text to support your response. 07/09/2024 Violence is more likely to occur in a store on Black Friday due to the competitive and high-stress shopping environment created by retailers' optimal pricing strategies, limited availability of discounted items, and the pressure to outperform competitors, leading to aggressive behaviors among consumers.
The tragic data behind Black Friday deaths 11/24/2019 Since 2006, 11 people have died and more than 100 have been injured in Black Friday-related incidents. But what’s behind these numbers? ..... The majority of Black Friday incidents (69%) occur inside of retail stores, where tension can run high as shoppers battle over limited supplies of goods. About 20% of incidents happen at the store entrance as crowds first pour through the doors, and 11% take place outside a store — either in lots, where customers fight over parking spaces or on the roads after a long day of shopping.
Study: Retail Workers Struggling With Deviant Customers 04/07/2023 Aside from shoplifting, the study identified incivility, aggression, fraud and inadvertence as the other major types of CDB that service employees most often encounter and are asked to endure or counteract.
A Perfect Storm for Consumer Misbehavior: Shopping on Black Friday July 2011
Violence in brick-and-mortar retail surges, threatening retention of staff ahead of the holiday shopping season, new research from the Loss Prevention Research Council and Verkada finds 11/19/2025 Safety concerns on-the-job escalate, corresponding with material increase in reports of violence: More than one in three (35%) retail workers reported feeling unsafe at work, up from 27% in 2024. Reports of physical assault increased 22% year-over-year, while aggressive behavior from past employees and current coworkers jumped 28% and 26%, respectively. Nearly 40% of workers worry about theft and verbal harassment most or every time they go to work.
US Dept. of Justice: Office of Justice Programs: Self-Scan Checkouts and Retail Loss: Understanding the Risk and Minimising the Threat 2011 This study examined whether retail shrinkage increases with the use of self-scan checkouts (SSCs).
Exploring the forms of sociality mediated by innovative technologies in retail settings December 2017
Humanising retail workers shown to reduce customer abuse and create empathy 11/07/2025
Scarcity tactics in marketing: A meta-analysis of product scarcity effects on consumer purchase intentions December 2022 Scarcity cues and tactics play a prominent role in marketing. Examples include promotional campaigns featuring limited edition products and depleted shelf space.
Technostress Unveiled: Its relevance in the modern age & how to reduce it 11/09/2023
Employees of major Australian fashion brand level claims of unsafe and underpaid work 11/15/2023
No, highly publicized Black Friday brawls, stampedes, and shootings at malls and big box stores are less frequent than they were a decade ago. The "doorbuster" frenzy that often led to these incidents has largely diminished due to fundamental shifts in consumer behavior and retail strategy.
Reasons for the Decline in Incidents
The primary factors contributing to the reduction in these chaotic in-store events are:
Rise of E-commerce: The most significant change is the shift to online shopping. Consumers can find deals online without the stress, crowds, and competition for limited in-store items that historically caused friction.
Stretched-Out Deals: "Black Friday" is no longer a single day; promotions often begin weeks earlier (sometimes in "Black November") and extend through the weekend to Cyber Monday. This widens the shopping window and eliminates the need for consumers to rush the doors at the same time to secure a limited-time bargain.
Reduced "Doorbuster" Focus: Retailers have moved away from promoting a few extremely limited, highly coveted "doorbuster" items designed to create a frenzy. Instead, discounts are more spread out across various products and available both in-store and online, which helps manage crowd behavior.
Improved Store Management: Following numerous high-profile incidents and even OSHA guidelines, many retailers have implemented better crowd-control measures, such as organized lines, mobile checkout technology, and less aggressive promotional tactics to ensure a safer environment for both shoppers and employees.
Changing Consumer Psyche: Shoppers have become "desensitized" to the one-day hype and are more likely to shop with discipline, comparing prices and prioritizing value rather than getting caught up in the "mob mentality" that characterized past events. The idea of physically fighting strangers for a television now seems anachronistic to many.
While general retail crime, like organized shoplifting, has been a growing concern for retailers in recent years, the specific instances of spontaneous consumer-driven violence at physical stores on Black Friday have decreased significantly. Complete article
How Black Friday became a retail letdown: ‘To sustain the ride, they started to dilute it’ 11/28/2025
Fistfights and Long Lines on Black Friday? Not as Much Anymore. 11/23/2018 Black Friday used to be all about midnight fights, endless lines and major markdowns on televisions. Like the rest of retailing, so much has changed.
How Thanksgiving shrank down to the size of a screen 11/25/2025 I’ve never gotten in a fight at a Walmart on Black Friday, but I’ve come close. It was about 15 years ago, and I was visiting my parents back home in rural Illinois. My father wanted a new TV to watch baseball in his basement. He’d read about a Samsung model that was 25 percent off on Black Friday and found out they only had a dozen in stock. Those are gonna go fast, Dad said, which is how we found ourselves lined up on Thanksgiving night, jockeying for position, waiting for the stampede to begin. The clock neared midnight. My dad looked at me. Ready? I nodded back, lying. I wasn’t ready. Who could be?
When Black Friday Deals Turn Into Brawls And Injuries 11/28/2019 Some Of The Worst Black Friday Incidents In The United States Can You Sue After A Black Friday Injury? A comprehensive report by The Hustle in 2019, detailing the data behind the phenomenon, found that 69% of Black Friday incidents occur inside retail stores, where shoppers compete for limited supplies of goods. Roughly 20% occur at the store entrance as crowds pour through the doors, while 11% take place outside, where customers either race for parking spaces or drive on the roads tired after a long day of shopping.
External Theft Incidents Increased 19 Percent in 2024, Retail Report Finds 11/03/2025 Workplace Violence In 2023, 73 percent of respondents said shoplifters had exhibited heightened levels of aggression and violence, the NRF report said. Retailers noted the same or higher instances of violence-related events in their organizations in 2024 as in 2023, and 46 percent of respondents reported further increases in guest-related violence and violence during a crime, such as shoplifting. Looking at the next 12 months, retailers identified violence during a crime (17 percent), mass violence (11 percent), and guest violence (10 percent) as their top three concerns. Nearly all survey respondents said that violence-related theft has required them to increase employee workplace violence training, and 48 percent said that workplace violence has required them to implement measures that negatively affect the customer experience. More than a third said they have experienced labor challenges due to violence-related theft in their stores.
Black Friday is dying. Here's what's killing it — and what's replacing it 11/28/2025 Dynamic pricing has exploded. Retail experts say dynamic pricing and early “soft launch” discounts now replace one-day blowouts. “The prevalence of e-commerce has made deals and discounts more accessible and routine, causing marquee events like Black Friday to weaken,” said Greg Zakowicz, a retail analyst at Omnisend. “Because shoppers no longer have to wait for a singular day to take advantage of sales, their purchasing has become spread throughout the season.”
Study: Shoplifting Increased 93 Percent Since 2019; Violence Jumped 84 Percent Since 2022 12/17/2024 Retailers reported a 93 percent increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019 and a 90 percent increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same period, according to a new study released by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Black Friday Can Be Dangerous to More Than Just Your Bank Account 11/24/2021 This year will be no different. Millions of Americans are expected to shop Black Friday deals this Friday, November 26, as they make up lost time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though most will opt to shop online, countless will brave the crowds at actual stores. Bigger retail stores generally prepare for this shopping Armageddon tradition by hiring seasonal workers, opening their stores early and keeping the paramedics on speed dial. The sad reality is over the years, Black Friday mobs are getting rowdier, resulting in injuries and deaths. The Truth Behind Black Friday Deaths and Injuries. Black Friday-related incidents, resulting in deaths and injuries, are not just a myth. In the last 12 years, there has been an average of 44 separate Black Friday incidents resulting in 11 deaths and 108 injuries in the United States. Most of these incidents (69 percent) occur inside retails stores, where tension runs high among shoppers fighting over limited stocked items on sale. In some years (2011), there were dozens of incidents; other years (2015), there were none. The dramatic spike in 2011 can mostly be attributed to two in-store spraying incidents in the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart. In California, a woman sprayed other shoppers in the store over a Bratz doll in what was described as a customer-versus-customer shopping rage.
Black Friday Sets New Online Spending Record With $11.8 Billion In Sales 12/02/2025
The Most Common Crimes on Black Friday 11/06/2023 How Many People Died on Black Friday It is a shocking statistic. There are 12 recorded deaths from Black Friday crimes and related incidents in the US since the shopping event became mainstream, and there are also over 100 injuries recorded. If you are injured, a lawyer is essential to ensure that you get what you are entitled to and that you don’t have to pay for your own treatments unfairly. For most of us, it is hard to imagine Black Friday causing people to get violent enough to actually put someone at any sort of harm, but it happens. People can get enraged, and it doesn’t take too much for a “mob mentality” to kick in.
Study shows US shoplifting incidents up 93% between 2019 and 2023 12/18/2024 Retailers are intensifying efforts to safeguard individuals within their premises. More than two-thirds of retailers have augmented their investment in employee training to address workplace violence. The phenomenon of multi-person thefts is gaining momentum, with 62% of respondents indicating heightened concerns over small groups orchestrating thefts. Organised retail crime (ORC) remains a persistent issue, with 76% reporting increased worry over ORC-related shoplifting. Tracking capabilities revealed a 57% uptick in ORC incidents among retailers equipped to monitor such activities from 2022 to 2023. 94% of retailers emphasize the necessity for federal intervention to tackle organised retail crime effectively, and the NRF is lobbying for the passage of the Combating Organised Retail Crime Act to bolster cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
27% of shoppers will switch retailers, abandon purchase if they come across locked-up products: report 11/06/2024 More than half of consumers report seeing more merchandise locked up in stores in the past year, according to a recent survey from Numerator.
The hidden design problem behind every Black Friday deal 11/29/2025 How retailers evolved from preventing stampedes to fighting bots, and why fairness at scale is harder than it looks
Have there been many if any academic studies on retail violence, including during Black Friday to determine why it rises or falls, whether it's marketing practices, cutting employees, self-checkout, or something else? 12/03/2025
Yes, there have been several academic and industry studies on retail violence, including specific analyses of Black Friday, that explore its causes and fluctuations. Researchers have investigated a range of factors from marketing practices to staffing levels and the impact of technology.
Key Findings from Academic Studies
Marketing Practices and Scarcity: A prominent area of research focuses on how retailer strategies influence consumer behavior.
Studies from institutions like Arizona State University found that "limited-quantity" advertisements and "doorbuster" deals play a role in provoking consumer aggression.
The perception of scarcity, combined with the pressure to "win" a deal, can activate a "mob mentality" and competitive behaviors, as suggested by general aggression and consumer misbehavior models.
When shoppers expect to get a promotional item but are thwarted (e.g., the item sells out), they may perceive an inequity that leads to misbehavior.
Crowd Dynamics: Research has also explored the effect of large crowds.
One study found that while large crowds can actually have a positive effect if shoppers are expecting them, a single "bad seed" or an unexpected issue can trigger an aggressive incident that other shoppers may follow.
Early Black Friday incidents were often tied to the physical chaos of large crowds pushing through doors, especially at retailers like Walmart, which saw a disproportionate share of incidents a decade ago.
Staffing Levels: Understaffing has been linked to increased customer incivility and aggression.
A report from the Shift Project at the Harvard Kennedy School found that workplaces with self-checkout machines often lead to understaffed environments, making workers 14% more likely to experience disrespect from customers.
Worker surveys indicate that inadequate staffing during busy periods, such as the holidays, increases the risk of workplace violence because employees are overwhelmed and less able to manage disputes or provide adequate "guardianship".
Technology (Self-Checkout): The introduction of self-checkout (SCO) technology has been linked to increased theft (shrinkage) and changes in consumer morality, but also to customer frustration.
Customers frustrated with technology can exhibit aggressive behavior toward staff when issues arise, contributing to an overall rise in general retail worker harassment and violence reports in recent years.
In summary, academic research points to a combination of environmental factors (crowds, scarcity marketing) and operational factors (staffing, technology-induced frustration) as drivers of retail violence, with specific high-adrenaline Black Friday incidents giving way to more generalized, ongoing issues with customer incivility and theft-related aggression. Complete article
ASU team researches why shoppers become Black Friday brawlers 11/15/2016 The Black Friday shopping extravaganza is approaching, and every year there are media reports of people brawling in stores while trying to get great deals, sometimes with injuries, arrests and even fatalities. Why do people fight over things like big-screen TVs? Advertising might play a role, according to a new study by two professors at Arizona State University, who found that just looking at a certain type of ad can provoke aggression.
On Black Friday, the psychology of retail rage 11/24/2017
Self-Checkout Machines Cause Retail Theft and Put Workers in Danger 08/14/2024 Researchers from the Shift Project at the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School released a report “Please Wait, Help is on the Way: Self-Checkout, Understaffing, and Customer Incivility in the Service Sector” that finds the deployment of self-checkout machines often leads to understaffed workplaces, resulting in more frequent occurrences of customer disrespect and bullying. Workers are 14% more likely to never or rarely be treated with respect by customers if self-checkout is in their stores.
Holiday Shopping Surge: Bracing for the Increased Retail Workplace Violence Risks 11/05/2024 Retail employers are bracing for the annual surge in customer traffic and sales during the holidays, but the large crowds, stress of the season, and other factors increase the risks of workplace violence. As the holiday season approaches, retail employers may want to consider steps to address the enhanced risk of workplace violence.
Measuring the Impact of Workplace Violence on Retail Staff and Retention 11/24/2025 Safety concerns on the job escalate, corresponding with material increase in reports of violence. More than one in three (35%) retail workers reported feeling unsafe at work, up from 27% in 2024. Reports of physical assault increased 22% year-over-year, while aggressive behavior from past employees and current coworkers jumped 28% and 26%, respectively. Nearly 40% of workers worry about theft and verbal harassment most or every time they go to work.
Customers have soured on self-checkout, and a new study says there’s proof 01/23/2024 Self-service machines were first introduced to lower stores’ labor expenses by shifting the work of paid employees onto unpaid customers. But retailers are rethinking self-checkout. They have found that self-checkout leads to higher merchandise losses from customer errors, and more intentional shoplifting than when human cashiers are ringing up customers. One study of retailers in the United States, Britain and other European countries found that companies with self-checkout lanes and apps had a loss rate of about 4%, more than double the industry average.
Retail rage: why Black Friday leads shoppers to behave badly 11/28/2014
Why is violence more likely to occur in a store on Black Friday? Use evidence from the text to support your response. 07/09/2024 Violence is more likely to occur in a store on Black Friday due to the competitive and high-stress shopping environment created by retailers' optimal pricing strategies, limited availability of discounted items, and the pressure to outperform competitors, leading to aggressive behaviors among consumers.
The tragic data behind Black Friday deaths 11/24/2019 Since 2006, 11 people have died and more than 100 have been injured in Black Friday-related incidents. But what’s behind these numbers? ..... The majority of Black Friday incidents (69%) occur inside of retail stores, where tension can run high as shoppers battle over limited supplies of goods. About 20% of incidents happen at the store entrance as crowds first pour through the doors, and 11% take place outside a store — either in lots, where customers fight over parking spaces or on the roads after a long day of shopping.
Study: Retail Workers Struggling With Deviant Customers 04/07/2023 Aside from shoplifting, the study identified incivility, aggression, fraud and inadvertence as the other major types of CDB that service employees most often encounter and are asked to endure or counteract.
A Perfect Storm for Consumer Misbehavior: Shopping on Black Friday July 2011
Violence in brick-and-mortar retail surges, threatening retention of staff ahead of the holiday shopping season, new research from the Loss Prevention Research Council and Verkada finds 11/19/2025 Safety concerns on-the-job escalate, corresponding with material increase in reports of violence: More than one in three (35%) retail workers reported feeling unsafe at work, up from 27% in 2024. Reports of physical assault increased 22% year-over-year, while aggressive behavior from past employees and current coworkers jumped 28% and 26%, respectively. Nearly 40% of workers worry about theft and verbal harassment most or every time they go to work.
US Dept. of Justice: Office of Justice Programs: Self-Scan Checkouts and Retail Loss: Understanding the Risk and Minimising the Threat 2011 This study examined whether retail shrinkage increases with the use of self-scan checkouts (SSCs).
Exploring the forms of sociality mediated by innovative technologies in retail settings December 2017
Humanising retail workers shown to reduce customer abuse and create empathy 11/07/2025
Scarcity tactics in marketing: A meta-analysis of product scarcity effects on consumer purchase intentions December 2022 Scarcity cues and tactics play a prominent role in marketing. Examples include promotional campaigns featuring limited edition products and depleted shelf space.
Technostress Unveiled: Its relevance in the modern age & how to reduce it 11/09/2023
Employees of major Australian fashion brand level claims of unsafe and underpaid work 11/15/2023
First of all, it helps to keep in mind that Black Friday riots or brawls have been around for decades, and I remember avoiding them for most if not all of my life, but for some reason, which hasn't been fully explained that I know of, there was a massive surge in crime and reporting of crime during Black Friday weekend from about 2010 to about 2014, give or take a year or so, and it was so extreme that even traditional media had to report on it, and it was at a time when Social Media often began covering the News better when traditional media declined to do so.
Have the people in the corporate office been studying this on their own? Of course they are, it would be foolish not to, and we have a precedent showing that they do this and try to keep it secret. On one occasion they conducted a study to see if crime in the parking lot would be reduced if they hired a security guard to patrol it and found that it would, but, since the victims of that crime were the customers, not Walmart, they decided not to release it or hire security, showing they were more concerned with their own profits than the safety of the public, but it was leaked. And there have been numerous examples over the years where small leaks also showed they care more about profits than the safety of both their workers and customers, despite press statements to the contrary, in one case an employee came right out and told the victim of a crime that security was to protect Walmart property not customers. On top of that there have been numerous times where Walmart employees have tried to tell people they couldn't record crime problems, although this has been less common in recent years, so there's little doubt they study this for the purpose of increasing profits first, and safety second, if at all. When improving safety also increases profits they're more likely to do it than when it doesn't increase profits.
At the beginning they attribute some of the decline to an increase in E-Commerce, and a shift in advertising to spread sales throughout the month, which I previously pointed out is true, and makes sense. I also pointed out that while the surge in crime during Black Friday weekend was reduced as a result of this, it increased throughout the rest of the month. This may have been approximately ten years or so ago.
This reply admits that "Doorbuster" sales are a contributing factor and that they do them less often, but they haven't been completely eliminated, and most research may be under the control of corporations with a conflict of interest, and considered "proprietary" or secret, so they can use it when it helps to increase profits without letting people know if they're doing so at the expense of safety for both customers and workers. In many cases these sales may have been for items with limited to draw people in without selling a large volume of less profitable items, so they'll buy other items with higher mark-ups and profits. What this may mean is that consumers might have been inclined to fight each other over who gets the only item, and when this was more common there were often a lot of angry customers upset because they didn't get what they came for which was promoted on a large scale to draw them in. If angry customers resorted to violence or property destruction they would be held accountable to the rule of law, but there were few if any laws to hold corporations for their deceptive ads that lead to this.
But this practice hasn't come to a complete end, last month they had an absurd promotion selling an unusually large package of macaroni and cheese with enough small boxes to make it look the size of a big screen TV online, and people waited all night to order it when the sale was supposed to begin, but within minutes they ran out, although since it was online there were no physical fights or property damage, but it went viral.
They also attributed some of the decrease in riots to consumers no longer trusting deceptive ads anyway, which may be true, or at least partly true.
However, despite most claims that Black Friday Brawls or Riots are going down there's a recent study saying that there's a 93% increase in shoplifting and another one saying there's an 84% increase in violence, which seems to contradict these claims. But there are also claims that might be biased, in both directions, showing that it's going up or down; for example, Walmart has always tried to minimize coverage of their crime problems, because it might scare people off and reduce profits, while there are several Law Firms trying to attract clients by indicating riots are still as common as they used to be, whether they are or not. Without better research from unbiased sources it's hard to tell which is which.
I also asked if there were academic studies about this and Google AI said there were, even though I've seen hardly any reported in the media, and provided some sources listed above. These studies came to similar conclusions that I already described, including the fact that self-checkout is a major contributing factor, that many people are turning against this, but it's only being scaled back on a limited basis so far. When reviewing these studies it's important to keep track of the year they came out to recognize if crime is going up or down, of course.
However, few if any of the studies done about crime at Walmart or other Big-Box stores take much if any consideration about whether our current economic system, which encourages people to buy an enormous amount of products that do nothing to improve their quality of life is a contributing factor, or if it does more harm than good, whether it's crime, environmental destruction, or other factors, most which do far more harm to the poor than the rich. Even without good research there should be no doubt that buying products that don't improve the quality of life, including gifts for people they never use that are only bought as part of a ritual, cosmetic items including diamonds jewelry and other items that provide no true benefit, although there's an enormous amount of hype to convince us we need or want them, or the environmental destruction that goes along with this does far more harm than good.
Anyone that points out these inconvenient facts including environmentalists or those more concerned with the quality of life for the majority than profits for the rich are portrayed as "radicals" without addressing the issues, which would show they actually have a good point.
Without better research there' no way to know how much crime is changing in either direction, nor can we know for certain what the leading causes of it are, although in some cases, like self-check-out we have enough research to know it's making it worse. But it's not being reported as consistently as it used to be, although you can check for yourself some of the highest profile stories below, including a few strange incidents every month.
Have you ever tried to avoid police by jumping into a lake before realizing you can't swim?
How long is Senator John Kennedy going to drag out the story about radioactive shrimp? Now the other Senator from Louisiana is joining him.
Why shouldn't half a dozen people be allowed to shop while riding horses? The Horses may also want to shop.
Are a lot of middle aged women too embarrassed to ask where vibrators are or even buy them? They might save themselves embarrassment if they get away with shoplifting them, but this doesn't work when they get caught and their picture is posted on the internet nationwide.
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 2025. 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.
Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Forney, Tx., one victim in ICU 11/03/2025
A 16-year-old faces capital murder charges after a shooting killed one person and injured another in Forney.
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A 16-year-old boy from Forney has been arrested and charged with capital murder following a fatal shooting Saturday night that left one person dead and another hospitalized, according to the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. in the 2100 block of Juniper in Forney. When they arrived, they found a 19-year-old Forney man dead at the scene and a 16-year-old male suspect still at the crime scene.
During their investigation, officers learned that two other people involved in the incident had run to a nearby Walmart. Officers from the Forney Police Department located the pair: A 19-year-old man from Corsicana, who had been shot and was taken to a Dallas hospital, and a 24-year-old man from Corsicana, who was not injured. The wounded man remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) in stable condition.
The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody and taken to a juvenile detention facility. A motive for the shooting was not immediately released. Complete article
16-year-old North Texas boy charged with murder after fatal shooting near Walmart in Forney, sheriff says 11/03/2025
A 16-year-old faces capital murder charges after a shooting killed one person and injured another in Forney.
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A 16-year-old boy from Forney has been arrested and charged with capital murder following a fatal shooting Saturday night that left one person dead and another hospitalized, according to the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. in the 2100 block of Juniper in Forney. When they arrived, they found a 19-year-old Forney man dead at the scene and a 16-year-old male suspect still at the crime scene.
During their investigation, officers learned that two other people involved in the incident had run to a nearby Walmart. Officers from the Forney Police Department located the pair: A 19-year-old man from Corsicana, who had been shot and was taken to a Dallas hospital, and a 24-year-old man from Corsicana, who was not injured. The wounded man remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) in stable condition.
The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody and taken to a juvenile detention facility. A motive for the shooting was not immediately released. Complete article
16-year-old North Texas boy charged with murder after fatal shooting near Walmart in Forney, sheriff says 11/03/2025
Woman held in June shooting near Killeen Tx. Walmart 11/03/2025
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – Bond has been set at $30,000 for a 21-year-old Killeen woman accused of firing shots into a car near the Killeen Walmart this past June.
Danielle Anthonae Hoffenden was booked into the Bell County Jail Saturday on felony charges.
KPD spokesperson Ofelia Miramontez said back on June 1st, officers were dispatched to the Walmart location at 1400 Lowes Boulevard in reference to shots fired. Officers made contact with a victim who said she was picking up an order when she was approached by a woman who challenged her to a fight. When the victim refused, she said the woman displayed a firearm and shot it into the back of her vehicle. The suspected shooter then fled southbound on foot prior to the officer’s arrival.
Detectives with the KPD General Investigations Unit gathered evidence and presented the case to the Bell County District Attorney’s office October 28th. A complaint was issued and Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for Hoffenden’s arrest. Complete article
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – Bond has been set at $30,000 for a 21-year-old Killeen woman accused of firing shots into a car near the Killeen Walmart this past June.
Danielle Anthonae Hoffenden was booked into the Bell County Jail Saturday on felony charges.
KPD spokesperson Ofelia Miramontez said back on June 1st, officers were dispatched to the Walmart location at 1400 Lowes Boulevard in reference to shots fired. Officers made contact with a victim who said she was picking up an order when she was approached by a woman who challenged her to a fight. When the victim refused, she said the woman displayed a firearm and shot it into the back of her vehicle. The suspected shooter then fled southbound on foot prior to the officer’s arrival.
Detectives with the KPD General Investigations Unit gathered evidence and presented the case to the Bell County District Attorney’s office October 28th. A complaint was issued and Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for Hoffenden’s arrest. Complete article
Man arrested in armed robbery at Walmart in Cary, NC, warrant shows 11/03/2025
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was arrested Monday on a felony charge in connection with an armed robbery at a Walmart in Cary, a warrant shows.
According to a warrant filed by the Cary Police Department, 29-year-old Fahad Ali Khan of Cary is accused of stealing an iPad owned by the Walmart after threatening an individual with a knife.
The warrant does not say if the victim is an employee of the Walmart.
Khan was arrested on Monday and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, a felony offense, according to court records. Complete article
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was arrested Monday on a felony charge in connection with an armed robbery at a Walmart in Cary, a warrant shows.
According to a warrant filed by the Cary Police Department, 29-year-old Fahad Ali Khan of Cary is accused of stealing an iPad owned by the Walmart after threatening an individual with a knife.
The warrant does not say if the victim is an employee of the Walmart.
Khan was arrested on Monday and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, a felony offense, according to court records. Complete article
La Crosse man accused of attacking, robbing man at Minn. Walmart 11/03/2025
A La Crosse man is accused of beating and robbing a man outside Walmart after accusing him of stealing his phone earlier in the summer. Charges include robbery and battery. Complete article
A La Crosse man is accused of beating and robbing a man outside Walmart after accusing him of stealing his phone earlier in the summer. Charges include robbery and battery. Complete article
Walmart employee assaulted in Hopkinsville Ky. robbery 11/03/2025
Authorities in Hopkinsville are searching for a suspect following a Sunday night robbery.
WKDZ reported Hopkinsville police said a man entered the Walmart location on Canton Pike where he took meat then pushed an employee as he was leaving the store. The man left on foot heading toward Forbes Drive. No arrest has been made. Complete article
Authorities in Hopkinsville are searching for a suspect following a Sunday night robbery.
WKDZ reported Hopkinsville police said a man entered the Walmart location on Canton Pike where he took meat then pushed an employee as he was leaving the store. The man left on foot heading toward Forbes Drive. No arrest has been made. Complete article
NC Walmart thief jumps into Lake Gaston when facing arrest, then screams for help saying he can’t swim: Deputies 11/01/2025
HALIFAX, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina man wanted on charges of stealing from Walmart jumped into a lake to avoid arrest — only to quickly “scream for help,” saying he was unable to swim, deputies said.
The incident — and “rescue” — happened Thursday when deputies showed up in the Myrick Estates area, about 4 miles northeast of Littleton off N.C. 158, according to a Halifax County Sheriff’s Office news release.
As a deputy approached a house containing the suspect, Edward Estes, 32, took off and jumped into Lake Gaston, the news release said.
Deputies said, “Estes began swimming away, then began to scream for help, saying he can’t swim.” Complete article
HALIFAX, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina man wanted on charges of stealing from Walmart jumped into a lake to avoid arrest — only to quickly “scream for help,” saying he was unable to swim, deputies said.
The incident — and “rescue” — happened Thursday when deputies showed up in the Myrick Estates area, about 4 miles northeast of Littleton off N.C. 158, according to a Halifax County Sheriff’s Office news release.
As a deputy approached a house containing the suspect, Edward Estes, 32, took off and jumped into Lake Gaston, the news release said.
Deputies said, “Estes began swimming away, then began to scream for help, saying he can’t swim.” Complete article
Suspects in Holton Kansas Walmart theft captured after two-state pursuit ending in Nebraska 11/01/2025
HOLTON, Kan. (WIBW) - Two male theft suspects were arrested Friday night after a two-state police pursuit ending in Nebraska.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report around 6 p.m. of two men stealing a large amount of merchandise from the Holton Walmart store.
The two men allegedly left through the store’s emergency exit with two shopping carts and loaded a Toyota passenger car with the stolen merchandise. Complete article
HOLTON, Kan. (WIBW) - Two male theft suspects were arrested Friday night after a two-state police pursuit ending in Nebraska.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report around 6 p.m. of two men stealing a large amount of merchandise from the Holton Walmart store.
The two men allegedly left through the store’s emergency exit with two shopping carts and loaded a Toyota passenger car with the stolen merchandise. Complete article
Clarkston Man Faces Multiple Charges After Alleged Altercation Outside Wash. Walmart 11/03/2025
CLARKSTON, WA – A Clarkston man was arrested after allegedly attacking another man and spitting on multiple people, including a police officer, outside the Clarkston Walmart on Saturday, according to court documents.
Police say 29-year-old David Alexander Solis was taken into custody on November 1 after officers responded to a report of a fight near the north side of Walmart around 3 p.m. According to an affidavit filed in Asotin County Superior Court, Solis faces charges of third-degree assault, three counts of fourth-degree assault, disorderly conduct, and driving under the influence.
According to police reports, officers arrived to find a group of people arguing and another officer had already detained Solis. Witnesses told police that Solis had parked his black car nearby, exited, and allegedly slapped a sign out of another man’s hands before attempting to hit him. Complete article
CLARKSTON, WA – A Clarkston man was arrested after allegedly attacking another man and spitting on multiple people, including a police officer, outside the Clarkston Walmart on Saturday, according to court documents.
Police say 29-year-old David Alexander Solis was taken into custody on November 1 after officers responded to a report of a fight near the north side of Walmart around 3 p.m. According to an affidavit filed in Asotin County Superior Court, Solis faces charges of third-degree assault, three counts of fourth-degree assault, disorderly conduct, and driving under the influence.
According to police reports, officers arrived to find a group of people arguing and another officer had already detained Solis. Witnesses told police that Solis had parked his black car nearby, exited, and allegedly slapped a sign out of another man’s hands before attempting to hit him. Complete article
Father, son arrested in Missouri Walmart parking lot with components to make pipe bomb 11/01/2025
A father and son were arrested recently in the parking lot of the Walmart store in Ava when it was discovered they had components to make pipe bombs in their vehicle. Charged with two felonies each were 50-year-old Gary Lee Haden and 19-year-old James Lee Haden, both of rural Ava. An underage male also in the vehicle was released to a family member and his case will be referred to the juvenile court system.According to the probable cause affidavit from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and the Ava Police Department responded after a report of two males in the parking lot of the business were spotted with what appeared to be pipe bombs.
When the first law enforcement arrived, they found James and the juvenile in the vehicle. James said his dad was inside the store. When Gary came out and saw law enforcement, he started back inside but was stopped by deputies.
During questioning, Gary said their well house had burned and they had the pipe for that and his son had the gunpowder for his muzzleloader.
During a search of the vehicle, law enforcement found a bottle of gunpowder, 25-feet of fuse, three pipe fittings and duct tape behind the driver’s seat. In the hatch back, they found a steel pipe with a closed fitting threaded on one end and another steel pipe along with two additional closed threaded fittings.
During questioning, James said he has “watched videos of the bomb squad blowing trucks up.” Complete article
A father and son were arrested recently in the parking lot of the Walmart store in Ava when it was discovered they had components to make pipe bombs in their vehicle. Charged with two felonies each were 50-year-old Gary Lee Haden and 19-year-old James Lee Haden, both of rural Ava. An underage male also in the vehicle was released to a family member and his case will be referred to the juvenile court system.According to the probable cause affidavit from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and the Ava Police Department responded after a report of two males in the parking lot of the business were spotted with what appeared to be pipe bombs.
When the first law enforcement arrived, they found James and the juvenile in the vehicle. James said his dad was inside the store. When Gary came out and saw law enforcement, he started back inside but was stopped by deputies.
During questioning, Gary said their well house had burned and they had the pipe for that and his son had the gunpowder for his muzzleloader.
During a search of the vehicle, law enforcement found a bottle of gunpowder, 25-feet of fuse, three pipe fittings and duct tape behind the driver’s seat. In the hatch back, they found a steel pipe with a closed fitting threaded on one end and another steel pipe along with two additional closed threaded fittings.
During questioning, James said he has “watched videos of the bomb squad blowing trucks up.” Complete article
Walmart CEO warns that each of its 1.6 million jobs will be changed by AI - from CEO to checkout clerks 11/03/2025
Every single employee at Walmart, from cashiers to store managers to top executives, will soon see their role reshaped by artificial intelligence, the retailer warned.
CEO Doug McMillon announced that the big-box store — which employs about 2.1 million people worldwide, including 1.6 million people in the U.S. — plans to go on the “offense” with AI, according to Axios.
"Every job we've got is going to change in some way — whether it's getting the shopping carts off the parking lot, or the way our technologists work, or certainly the way leadership roles change," McMillon said during a Monday Harvard Business Review event. Complete article
Every single employee at Walmart, from cashiers to store managers to top executives, will soon see their role reshaped by artificial intelligence, the retailer warned.
CEO Doug McMillon announced that the big-box store — which employs about 2.1 million people worldwide, including 1.6 million people in the U.S. — plans to go on the “offense” with AI, according to Axios.
"Every job we've got is going to change in some way — whether it's getting the shopping carts off the parking lot, or the way our technologists work, or certainly the way leadership roles change," McMillon said during a Monday Harvard Business Review event. Complete article
Teen Arrested for Gift Card Fraud Scam at Rome Ga. Walmart 11/01/2025
Rome Woman Injured During Dispute at Ga. Walmart, Woman Arrested 11/01/2025
Trial to begin in May 2024 shooting of Kan. teen over gel blaster incident 11/03/2025
Surprise mom arrested for allegedly leaving child in hot car outside Ariz. Walmart 11/03/2025
Investigation underway after bomb threat at Clemson SC Walmart 11/03/2025
Deputy fatally shoots armed suspect outside Walmart in SW Miami-Dade: Sheriff 11/06/2025
A deputy fatally shot an armed suspect during an altercation near a Walmart in southwest Miami-Dade Thursday morning, authorities said.
The incident unfolded around 7:15 a.m. at a Walmart supermarket in the area of South Dixie Highway and 211th Street.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz said the deputy was patrolling in the area when he was contacted by a loss prevention specialist that a person was stealing from the supermarket. Complete article
A deputy fatally shot an armed suspect during an altercation near a Walmart in southwest Miami-Dade Thursday morning, authorities said.
The incident unfolded around 7:15 a.m. at a Walmart supermarket in the area of South Dixie Highway and 211th Street.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz said the deputy was patrolling in the area when he was contacted by a loss prevention specialist that a person was stealing from the supermarket. Complete article
NY Walmart worker dies after being intentionally run over by alleged shoplifter 11/04/2025
An upstate New York man who authorities say was intentionally struck by a driver in the parking lot of a Walmart last month has died, the New York State Police said Tuesday.
Michael Bushey, 69 of Saratoga Springs, was one of two Walmart employees run over by an alleged shoplifter on the evening of Oct. 16.
Timothy W. Besaw, 34, of Gansevoort, was stopped by an employee at the Walmart in Wilton around 11 p.m. after he reportedly tried to leave the store with stolen merchandise, state troopers said in a news release.
Besaw returned the items he was carrying but still left the store wearing merchandise he allegedly hadn’t paid for. He was then confronted by a Walmart employee in the parking lot, and the two got into a verbal altercation, after which he got into his vehicle and struck the two employees.
Besaw fled the area but crashed nearby and was taken into custody by Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office deputies. He was charged with assault, vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated and related offenses, and was booked into the Saratoga County Jail on $1 million bond. Complete article
An upstate New York man who authorities say was intentionally struck by a driver in the parking lot of a Walmart last month has died, the New York State Police said Tuesday.
Michael Bushey, 69 of Saratoga Springs, was one of two Walmart employees run over by an alleged shoplifter on the evening of Oct. 16.
Timothy W. Besaw, 34, of Gansevoort, was stopped by an employee at the Walmart in Wilton around 11 p.m. after he reportedly tried to leave the store with stolen merchandise, state troopers said in a news release.
Besaw returned the items he was carrying but still left the store wearing merchandise he allegedly hadn’t paid for. He was then confronted by a Walmart employee in the parking lot, and the two got into a verbal altercation, after which he got into his vehicle and struck the two employees.
Besaw fled the area but crashed nearby and was taken into custody by Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office deputies. He was charged with assault, vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated and related offenses, and was booked into the Saratoga County Jail on $1 million bond. Complete article
BRAWL-MART: Videos Show Melee at Highland Drive Jonesboro Arkansas Walmart 11/06/2025
JONESBORO, Ark. — A large fight broke out Wednesday at Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro, but no one was arrested in the aftermath, according to police.
JPD responded at 5:19 PM to Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro after a caller said 15 people were fighting in the store. Some of those fighting were talking about guns, the 911 call said.
All of the parties were separated by 5:26 PM.
Videos posted to social media showed the melee that included several Walmart employees going to the ground. Complete article
JONESBORO, Ark. — A large fight broke out Wednesday at Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro, but no one was arrested in the aftermath, according to police.
JPD responded at 5:19 PM to Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro after a caller said 15 people were fighting in the store. Some of those fighting were talking about guns, the 911 call said.
All of the parties were separated by 5:26 PM.
Videos posted to social media showed the melee that included several Walmart employees going to the ground. Complete article
Fright at Walmart: Man's chilling threat sparks evacuation in Woodbridge NJ 11/06/2025
WOODBRIDGE — A man threatening to "kill all males" resulted in the evacuation of a Walmart on Thursday morning.
Police officials said 911 calls were received from the Route 9 shopping center around 9 a.m. The callers said the man who made the deadly threat was ranting about human trafficking and religion. He also said he was armed.
Officers evacuated the store and arrested the man. Police said a gun was never shown in the store or found. Complete article
WOODBRIDGE — A man threatening to "kill all males" resulted in the evacuation of a Walmart on Thursday morning.
Police officials said 911 calls were received from the Route 9 shopping center around 9 a.m. The callers said the man who made the deadly threat was ranting about human trafficking and religion. He also said he was armed.
Officers evacuated the store and arrested the man. Police said a gun was never shown in the store or found. Complete article
Kilgore authorities search for driver suspected of hitting Walmart stop sign 11/04/2025
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - The Kilgore Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person suspected in a hit and run.
They said the incident happened at a Walmart parking lot on the 1000 block of Stone Street on Oct. 9. According to a release, the suspect was driving a truck tractor and struck a stop sign near the parking lot’s exit.
They ask for anyone with information about this person’s identity to contact them at 903-218-6904 or by email at Justin.Murphy@cityofkilgore.com in reference to case number 2510-0780. Complete article
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - The Kilgore Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person suspected in a hit and run.
They said the incident happened at a Walmart parking lot on the 1000 block of Stone Street on Oct. 9. According to a release, the suspect was driving a truck tractor and struck a stop sign near the parking lot’s exit.
They ask for anyone with information about this person’s identity to contact them at 903-218-6904 or by email at Justin.Murphy@cityofkilgore.com in reference to case number 2510-0780. Complete article
Pasta Sold in Popular Supermarket Chains, Including Walmart and Kroger, Recalled Due to Deadly Pathogen 11/05/2025
The FDA issues a warning to consumers after a Listeria outbreak leaves people dead and hospitalized.
A dangerous food contamination has left at least 6 people dead and 25 hospitalized. The Listeria outbreak linked to a pasta meal from Nate's Fine Foods is the culprit behind the lives lost, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The recall for the contaminated product was issued in June, after listeriosis-causing bacteria were found in several products, including pasta salads, scampi linguini bowls, trays of Alfredo, beef meatballs and marinara, and more. The product had reached big retail companies like Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart, and Trader Joe's, among others. The stores quickly initiated the recall process once the announcement was made.
But apparently, the affected products had already reached consumers who were unaware of the contamination. The Listeria outbreak was also announced in June, and as of today, it has spread across 18 states, infecting and killing people. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, and it often spreads through food. The life-threatening bacteria are indeed harmful to humans, but elderly people, pregnant women, and those with a weak immune system are especially vulnerable to this disease, according to Mayo Clinic. Complete article
Frozen pasta sold at Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, Walmart linked to deadly listeria outbreak 11/05/2025
The FDA issues a warning to consumers after a Listeria outbreak leaves people dead and hospitalized.
A dangerous food contamination has left at least 6 people dead and 25 hospitalized. The Listeria outbreak linked to a pasta meal from Nate's Fine Foods is the culprit behind the lives lost, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The recall for the contaminated product was issued in June, after listeriosis-causing bacteria were found in several products, including pasta salads, scampi linguini bowls, trays of Alfredo, beef meatballs and marinara, and more. The product had reached big retail companies like Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart, and Trader Joe's, among others. The stores quickly initiated the recall process once the announcement was made.
But apparently, the affected products had already reached consumers who were unaware of the contamination. The Listeria outbreak was also announced in June, and as of today, it has spread across 18 states, infecting and killing people. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, and it often spreads through food. The life-threatening bacteria are indeed harmful to humans, but elderly people, pregnant women, and those with a weak immune system are especially vulnerable to this disease, according to Mayo Clinic. Complete article
Frozen pasta sold at Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, Walmart linked to deadly listeria outbreak 11/05/2025
WJCL 22 INVESTIGATES: Accused Ga. Walmart killer was on parole for previous stabbing 11/04/2025
Montana Police reports: Out of control party guests, bar fights and Walmart 'harassment' 11/03/2025 A caller complained about Walmart employees inspecting customers’ receipts as they leave the store, calling it harassment. Officers informed the caller that it is not harassment and they could shop elsewhere if they didn’t like it.
Freddie Gibbs Clowns Benny The Butcher's Nov. 2020 Walmart Shooting After Diss 11/01/2025
Man Busted for Hiding Imodium in His Pants at Princeton WV Walmart 11/04/2025
Cops confirm Ariz. Walmart grocery theft report that started on Ring app 11/04/2025
‘The system failed’: Woman reveals man accused of killing 18-year-old at Ga. Walmart randomly stabbed her 4 years ago 11/04/2025
Connecticut Woman Arrested After Stealing Over $1,100 Worth of Items From NY Walmart 11/05/2025
Teen charged in April Lancaster Walmart shooting denied bond 11/06/2025
Taylorsville High placed on temporary lockdown after juvenile shot in leg off Utah campus 11/07/2025
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Taylorsville High School was placed on lockdown after a juvenile was shot in the leg in a nearby parking lot off campus.
The lockdown has been lifted, according to the Taylorsville Police Department.
Lieutenant Aaron Cheshire, the public information officer with the Taylorsville Police Department, said the juvenile shot in the leg has been transported to a local hospital.
He said the shooting happened across the parking lot by a McDonald’s and a Walmart, and they are still searching for the suspect. Complete article
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Taylorsville High School was placed on lockdown after a juvenile was shot in the leg in a nearby parking lot off campus.
The lockdown has been lifted, according to the Taylorsville Police Department.
Lieutenant Aaron Cheshire, the public information officer with the Taylorsville Police Department, said the juvenile shot in the leg has been transported to a local hospital.
He said the shooting happened across the parking lot by a McDonald’s and a Walmart, and they are still searching for the suspect. Complete article
Suspects in Calera Alabama Walmart robbery apprehended 11/07/2025
CALERA – Two weeks ago, members of the Calera Police Department responded to a call concerning a theft at Walmart.
Both suspects were located with the help of the U.S. Marshal Service and arrested in Montgomery by the Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
After the initial report of the incident, members of the CPD learned that the two suspects had threatened Walmart employees with a knife while they loaded stolen goods into their vehicle.
Both suspects were discovered to have had prior arrests in different states before this incident at Walmart. Complete article
CALERA – Two weeks ago, members of the Calera Police Department responded to a call concerning a theft at Walmart.
Both suspects were located with the help of the U.S. Marshal Service and arrested in Montgomery by the Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
After the initial report of the incident, members of the CPD learned that the two suspects had threatened Walmart employees with a knife while they loaded stolen goods into their vehicle.
Both suspects were discovered to have had prior arrests in different states before this incident at Walmart. Complete article
‘Teacher of the Year’ placed on leave after allegedly trying to mow down baby daddy in SC Walmart parking lot 11/08/2025
A former “Teacher of the Year” has been suspended from her job after allegedly trying to mow down her baby’s daddy with her car in a Walmart parking lot.
Sade Delesia Nacheyle Nelson, a 2025 award winner at St. John’s High School in Charleston, South Carolina, allegedly assaulted the father of her child and his girlfriend during an Oct. 18 custody exchange, Live5News reported.
Nelson, 37, allegedly punched her baby daddy and his girlfriend, and witnesses reported that she had attempted to ram him with her car, police said. Complete article
A former “Teacher of the Year” has been suspended from her job after allegedly trying to mow down her baby’s daddy with her car in a Walmart parking lot.
Sade Delesia Nacheyle Nelson, a 2025 award winner at St. John’s High School in Charleston, South Carolina, allegedly assaulted the father of her child and his girlfriend during an Oct. 18 custody exchange, Live5News reported.
Nelson, 37, allegedly punched her baby daddy and his girlfriend, and witnesses reported that she had attempted to ram him with her car, police said. Complete article
Disabled mom abandoned by son at Murfreesboro Tenn. Walmart, son wanted in Wisconsin arrested 11/07/2025
A man wanted in Wisconsin was arrested in Murfreesboro after allegedly abandoning his disabled mother at a Walmart and being found with multiple illegal drugs, Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers say.
According to the MPD, Paul Benzel, 54, of Wisconsin, was taken into custody Thursday at the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway. Officers were called to the store around 12:40 p.m. for a welfare check after Benzel reportedly left his 71-year-old mother, along with her belongings and a dog, in a shopping cart.
MPD detectives executed a search warrant on a Dutchman Classic camper parked nearby, where they found Benzel hiding, along with illegal drugs and two additional dogs, investigators said.
Benzel was taken to a hospital for evaluation after allegedly ingesting drugs. He was later cleared by doctors and booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Complete article
A man wanted in Wisconsin was arrested in Murfreesboro after allegedly abandoning his disabled mother at a Walmart and being found with multiple illegal drugs, Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers say.
According to the MPD, Paul Benzel, 54, of Wisconsin, was taken into custody Thursday at the Walmart on Old Fort Parkway. Officers were called to the store around 12:40 p.m. for a welfare check after Benzel reportedly left his 71-year-old mother, along with her belongings and a dog, in a shopping cart.
MPD detectives executed a search warrant on a Dutchman Classic camper parked nearby, where they found Benzel hiding, along with illegal drugs and two additional dogs, investigators said.
Benzel was taken to a hospital for evaluation after allegedly ingesting drugs. He was later cleared by doctors and booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Complete article
Cop hops on rodeo bull in Ohio Walmart parking lot after call out to suspicious person which turned out to be a cowboy 11/10/2025
Video captures a hilarious moment a cop hops on a cowboy's rodeo bull in a Walmart parking lot after a suspicious person call.
On 7 November 2025, Officer Hook, of the City of Alliance Police Department, responded to a call reporting a "male with cowboy hat riding a whitish bull up and down the parking lot".
Hook then arrived to find "famous" Gus, the rodeo bull, and his rider. Delighted at the bizarre encounter, Hook asks to pet Gus and takes a photograph riding him.
Gus and the cowboy were passing through town on their way to a rodeo in Columbiana happening over the weekend. Complete article
Video captures a hilarious moment a cop hops on a cowboy's rodeo bull in a Walmart parking lot after a suspicious person call.
On 7 November 2025, Officer Hook, of the City of Alliance Police Department, responded to a call reporting a "male with cowboy hat riding a whitish bull up and down the parking lot".
Hook then arrived to find "famous" Gus, the rodeo bull, and his rider. Delighted at the bizarre encounter, Hook asks to pet Gus and takes a photograph riding him.
Gus and the cowboy were passing through town on their way to a rodeo in Columbiana happening over the weekend. Complete article
Smoke Fills San Angelo Tx. Walmart Sunday Evening 11/09/2025
SAN ANGELO, TX — Shoppers at the South Bryant Walmart were evacuated Sunday evening after smoke filled parts of the store.
The call came in around 7 p.m. for a reported structure fire at the Walmart located at 3440 S. Bryant Blvd. Video from inside shows heavy smoke drifting through multiple aisles. The smoke was heavier near the grocery side of the store.
According to emergency dispatch audio, firefighters reported no visible flames upon arrival but said smoke was still thick throughout the building. Crews worked to ventilate the store and clear the air.
Social media posts from shoppers described a strong smell of smoke and confusion as customers continued shopping before employees began directing everyone outside. Complete article
Staff extinguish fire at South Bryant Walmart 11/10/2025
SAN ANGELO, TX — Shoppers at the South Bryant Walmart were evacuated Sunday evening after smoke filled parts of the store.
The call came in around 7 p.m. for a reported structure fire at the Walmart located at 3440 S. Bryant Blvd. Video from inside shows heavy smoke drifting through multiple aisles. The smoke was heavier near the grocery side of the store.
According to emergency dispatch audio, firefighters reported no visible flames upon arrival but said smoke was still thick throughout the building. Crews worked to ventilate the store and clear the air.
Social media posts from shoppers described a strong smell of smoke and confusion as customers continued shopping before employees began directing everyone outside. Complete article
Staff extinguish fire at South Bryant Walmart 11/10/2025
Trump lambasts NBC reporter over Walmart Thanksgiving meal question 11/07/2025
But this year’s package also includes fewer items and some of those items will be Walmart’s store brand instead of name brands. Those details were cited by the reporter before Trump jumped in to declare NBC “fake news.”
“Mr. President, since you brought up the Walmart Thanksgiving meal, and it is cheaper but it also contains less,” the reporter asked.
“I haven’t heard that,” Trump interrupted. “Who are you with?”
“You’re fake news,” the president said when the reporter identified themselves as with the network.
“NBC’s gone down the tubes with most of the rest of them.” Complete article
But this year’s package also includes fewer items and some of those items will be Walmart’s store brand instead of name brands. Those details were cited by the reporter before Trump jumped in to declare NBC “fake news.”
“Mr. President, since you brought up the Walmart Thanksgiving meal, and it is cheaper but it also contains less,” the reporter asked.
“I haven’t heard that,” Trump interrupted. “Who are you with?”
“You’re fake news,” the president said when the reporter identified themselves as with the network.
“NBC’s gone down the tubes with most of the rest of them.” Complete article
Ocala woman sues Walmart over slip-and-fall in aisle 11/09/2025
An Ocala woman has sued Walmart after she allegedly slipped on a liquid while walking down an aisle, fell, and sustained injuries.
Lekisha Johnson filed the lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on October 2.
According to the complaint, Johnson visited the Walmart located at 2600 SW 19th Avenue Road in Ocala on August 29, 2022.
During her visit, Johnson allegedly walked down one of the aisles at the store and “slipped and fell on a liquid substance.” Complete article
An Ocala woman has sued Walmart after she allegedly slipped on a liquid while walking down an aisle, fell, and sustained injuries.
Lekisha Johnson filed the lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on October 2.
According to the complaint, Johnson visited the Walmart located at 2600 SW 19th Avenue Road in Ocala on August 29, 2022.
During her visit, Johnson allegedly walked down one of the aisles at the store and “slipped and fell on a liquid substance.” Complete article
Two Arrested for Stealing Over $2K from Easton Md. Walmart 11/06/2025
Trump just bragged about Walmart’s cheaper Thanksgiving dinner, but here’s what he conveniently left out 11/06/2025
Trump gets slapped with community note on X after using Walmart’s math to brag about Thanksgiving affordability 11/06/2025
Woman accused of shoplifting at Geneva NY Walmart 11/06/2025
Canandaigua Woman Charged in Victor NY Walmart Theft 11/06/2025
Does this video show Walmart 'shoplifter detention' cells? 11/05/2025 Labeled Satire
Parking Patrol documents over-the-line parking at Fla. Walmart 11/07/2025
Joliet Shoplifter Hits Walgreens, Walmart, Then Joliet Ill. Police Capture Him: Cops 11/06/2025
Knox man arrested at Ind. Walmart Wednesday for PI and disorderly conduct 11/0/2025
Man guilty of May 2024 aggravated battery for shooting teen outside Goddard Kansas Walmart 11/04/2025
70-year-old man shot after being held at gunpoint in Tx. Walmart parking lot 11/11/2025
HOUSTON - The shooting of a 70-year-old man is under investigation after he was found shot in his vehicle after being robbed at gunpoint, Houston Police Department reports.
Elderly man shot during robbery
What we know:
Lieutenant J.P. Horelica states the man was found on the right side of the eastbound feeder road of Katy Freeway by a wrecker driver who called police to report the shooting.
Investigators learned the man had been approached, possibly by one or more suspects, while leaving the Walmart in the 10750 block of Westview Drive near Beltway 8. He was held at gunpoint and forced to withdraw cash from the USAA ATM in the parking lot.
Lt. Horelica says the 70-year-old was then shot after giving over the cash. He was able to get into his vehicle and drive a short distance away before crashing. Complete article
Masked suspect on the run after violent robbery outside Walmart in Spring Branch area, Houston police say 11/11/2025
HOUSTON - The shooting of a 70-year-old man is under investigation after he was found shot in his vehicle after being robbed at gunpoint, Houston Police Department reports.
Elderly man shot during robbery
What we know:
Lieutenant J.P. Horelica states the man was found on the right side of the eastbound feeder road of Katy Freeway by a wrecker driver who called police to report the shooting.
Investigators learned the man had been approached, possibly by one or more suspects, while leaving the Walmart in the 10750 block of Westview Drive near Beltway 8. He was held at gunpoint and forced to withdraw cash from the USAA ATM in the parking lot.
Lt. Horelica says the 70-year-old was then shot after giving over the cash. He was able to get into his vehicle and drive a short distance away before crashing. Complete article
Masked suspect on the run after violent robbery outside Walmart in Spring Branch area, Houston police say 11/11/2025
Search underway for construction workers who attacked woman at Kansas City Missouri Walmart 11/10/2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are searching for Georgia construction workers who attacked a woman in a Kansas City Walmart parking lot.
Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records indicate that Kelvin R. Johnson, 24, and Jared Gordon, 20, of Valdosta, Georgia, face charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
An arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday, Nov. 5, for Johnson with a $20,000 cash-only bond. However, as of Monday, Nov. 10, Johnson remains at large. Complete article
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are searching for Georgia construction workers who attacked a woman in a Kansas City Walmart parking lot.
Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records indicate that Kelvin R. Johnson, 24, and Jared Gordon, 20, of Valdosta, Georgia, face charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
An arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday, Nov. 5, for Johnson with a $20,000 cash-only bond. However, as of Monday, Nov. 10, Johnson remains at large. Complete article
Police: Customer cut by another in Upstate SC Walmart 11/10/2025
GREENWOOD, S.C. (WSPA) — A large police presence is currently at the Walmart in Greenwood due to an incident where one individual was cut inside the store.
Both the suspect and the victim involved in the incident at 300 Bypass have been identified, according to police.
Authorities have confirmed that this was an isolated event. Complete article
Two charged with assaulting their relative at Walmart, Greenwood police say 11/10/2025
GREENWOOD, S.C. (WSPA) — A large police presence is currently at the Walmart in Greenwood due to an incident where one individual was cut inside the store.
Both the suspect and the victim involved in the incident at 300 Bypass have been identified, according to police.
Authorities have confirmed that this was an isolated event. Complete article
Two charged with assaulting their relative at Walmart, Greenwood police say 11/10/2025
Two from Saltillo Arrested for Shoplifting at Oxford Mississippi Walmart after Police Chase and Crash 11/10/2025
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, an officer with the Oxford Police Department responded to a call about shoplifters at Walmart who were identified as Matthew Jamison Parker, 41, and Tia Nicole Clark, 35, both of Saltillo, Mississippi. Both recognized from a previous shoplifting incident on September 24, 2025.
Suspects left after being confronted, an officer was in the area and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, and the suspects fled from the scene and crashed due to heavy traffic in the area. A short foot pursuit ensued, and both suspects were apprehended and subsequently arrested.
Parker was charged with Felony Fleeing, Felony Shoplifting, Receiving Stolen Property, and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime. Clark was charged with Felony Shoplifting, Receiving Stolen Property, and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime.
Both were taken before a Municipal Court judge for their initial bond hearing. Complete article
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, an officer with the Oxford Police Department responded to a call about shoplifters at Walmart who were identified as Matthew Jamison Parker, 41, and Tia Nicole Clark, 35, both of Saltillo, Mississippi. Both recognized from a previous shoplifting incident on September 24, 2025.
Suspects left after being confronted, an officer was in the area and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, and the suspects fled from the scene and crashed due to heavy traffic in the area. A short foot pursuit ensued, and both suspects were apprehended and subsequently arrested.
Parker was charged with Felony Fleeing, Felony Shoplifting, Receiving Stolen Property, and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime. Clark was charged with Felony Shoplifting, Receiving Stolen Property, and Conspiracy to Commit a Crime.
Both were taken before a Municipal Court judge for their initial bond hearing. Complete article
TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT AT ILL. WALMART INTERSECTION SUNDAY NIGHT 11/10/2025
Fairfield Police, the Wayne County Ambulance Service, and the Fairfield City Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident Sunday night just after 7 p.m. at the Walmart intersection of West Delaware and Commerce Drive.
Authorities reported no injuries in the incident Complete article
Fairfield Police, the Wayne County Ambulance Service, and the Fairfield City Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident Sunday night just after 7 p.m. at the Walmart intersection of West Delaware and Commerce Drive.
Authorities reported no injuries in the incident Complete article
Motorcycle crash outside Tyler Walmart injures 1 11/10/2025
TYLER, Texas — Tyler Police and fire crews responded to a motorcycle crash on Monday.
The crash occurred near the entrance of Walmart at 450 SSE Loop 323 shortly after 1 p.m. Officials said the crash involved multiple vehicles, and at least one person was taken to a local hospital with injuries related to the crash.
The exact nature and extent of those injuries, and whether anyone else was hurt, remains unclear. CBS19 will update this article when more information is released. Complete article
TYLER, Texas — Tyler Police and fire crews responded to a motorcycle crash on Monday.
The crash occurred near the entrance of Walmart at 450 SSE Loop 323 shortly after 1 p.m. Officials said the crash involved multiple vehicles, and at least one person was taken to a local hospital with injuries related to the crash.
The exact nature and extent of those injuries, and whether anyone else was hurt, remains unclear. CBS19 will update this article when more information is released. Complete article
Trash compactor fire prompts evacuation at Walmart warehouse in Hopkinsville Tenn. 11/10/2025
HOPKINSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Employees at a Walmart facility in Hopkinsville were briefly evacuated after a small fire broke out on Sunday night.
The Hopkinsville Fire Department told WKDZ that crews were sent to the Walmart Distribution Center on Crenshaw Blvd. at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Firefighters located the fire in a trash compactor and were able to quickly put out the flames, according to WKDZ’s report. Complete article
HOPKINSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Employees at a Walmart facility in Hopkinsville were briefly evacuated after a small fire broke out on Sunday night.
The Hopkinsville Fire Department told WKDZ that crews were sent to the Walmart Distribution Center on Crenshaw Blvd. at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Firefighters located the fire in a trash compactor and were able to quickly put out the flames, according to WKDZ’s report. Complete article
Walmart, Sam’s stores in Ferguson Missouri evacuated 11/09/2025 Possible bomb or other unspecified threat.
Woman arrested after theft with child at Canandaigua NY Walmart 11/09/2025
Police searching for 2 suspects accused of stealing over $200 in items from Ohio Walmart 11/08/2025
Woman Arrested in Connection with July Walmart Theft in Hopewell NY 11/10/2025
Police seek suspects after attempted armed robbery at SC Walmart on North Main St. 11/13/2025
SUMMERVILLE, SC (WCIV) — Police are searching for suspects after an attempted armed robbery in the parking lot of a Walmart on North Main Street Thursday evening, authorities said.
Officers responded to the store at 1317 N. Main St. at about 6:30 p.m. after a report of an attempted robbery, the Summerville Police Department said.
No one was hurt, and no arrests have been made. Complete article
SUMMERVILLE, SC (WCIV) — Police are searching for suspects after an attempted armed robbery in the parking lot of a Walmart on North Main Street Thursday evening, authorities said.
Officers responded to the store at 1317 N. Main St. at about 6:30 p.m. after a report of an attempted robbery, the Summerville Police Department said.
No one was hurt, and no arrests have been made. Complete article
Woman arrested after pointing gun in Ky. Walmart parking lot 11/13/2025
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) -A woman was arrested Thursday morning after police say she pointed a gun at people in a Walmart parking lot.
Officers responded to a call around 10 a.m. about a woman cursing at employees and involved in a verbal altercation with occupants of a nearby vehicle, police said.
Witnesses reported the woman, whose name was not released, pointed a gun outside her window and waved it around.
Officers found the vehicle when they arrived and removed the woman without incident. Complete article
Hazard Police discuss incident where woman pointed gun toward people in Walmart parking lot 11/17/2025
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) -A woman was arrested Thursday morning after police say she pointed a gun at people in a Walmart parking lot.
Officers responded to a call around 10 a.m. about a woman cursing at employees and involved in a verbal altercation with occupants of a nearby vehicle, police said.
Witnesses reported the woman, whose name was not released, pointed a gun outside her window and waved it around.
Officers found the vehicle when they arrived and removed the woman without incident. Complete article
Hazard Police discuss incident where woman pointed gun toward people in Walmart parking lot 11/17/2025
Police seek info. on suspects who allegedly set off fireworks inside Gettysburg Pa. Walmart 11/11/2025
Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying three suspects who allegedly lit fireworks inside of an Adams County Walmart.
According to a release from the Adams County Crime Stoppers issued on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred inside the Walmart located at 1270 York Road in Straban Township.
"The pictured three suspects vandalized store property by lighting fireworks inside of the store," the Adams County Crime Stoppers wrote in the release. Complete article
Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying three suspects who allegedly lit fireworks inside of an Adams County Walmart.
According to a release from the Adams County Crime Stoppers issued on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred inside the Walmart located at 1270 York Road in Straban Township.
"The pictured three suspects vandalized store property by lighting fireworks inside of the store," the Adams County Crime Stoppers wrote in the release. Complete article
Two suspects wanted in Denison Tx. Walmart purse theft targeting elderly woman 11/13/2025
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Two people are wanted by police in connection with a purse theft that targeted a 77-year-old woman at a Denison Walmart last month.
Denison Police say the incident happened October 26 at the Walmart located at the corner of US-75 and FM-120.
According to investigators, the suspects followed the woman to her vehicle in the parking lot. After she placed her purse inside her car, a female suspect distracted the victim while a male suspect entered the opposite side of the vehicle and stole the purse.
Police said the victim’s credit and debit cards were used immediately following the theft. Complete article
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Two people are wanted by police in connection with a purse theft that targeted a 77-year-old woman at a Denison Walmart last month.
Denison Police say the incident happened October 26 at the Walmart located at the corner of US-75 and FM-120.
According to investigators, the suspects followed the woman to her vehicle in the parking lot. After she placed her purse inside her car, a female suspect distracted the victim while a male suspect entered the opposite side of the vehicle and stole the purse.
Police said the victim’s credit and debit cards were used immediately following the theft. Complete article
Suspect in Walmart theft leads police on chase through NE Ohio yards, police say 11/12/2025
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Officers with the Austintown Police Department took part in a chase that went through residential yards on Tuesday after police say a theft suspect fled from an attempted traffic stop.
The Austintown Police Department was called Tuesday for reports of a theft at Walmart. Officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle believed to be involved in the theft when the suspect then drove away into a yard on South Turner Road, according to police Chief Valorie Delmont.
The suspect then pulled into a driveway and got out of the vehicle, running through surrounding yards and dropping a book bag in the process. Chief Delmont said a foot pursuit ensued before the suspect got back into the vehicle and drove off. Complete article
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Officers with the Austintown Police Department took part in a chase that went through residential yards on Tuesday after police say a theft suspect fled from an attempted traffic stop.
The Austintown Police Department was called Tuesday for reports of a theft at Walmart. Officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle believed to be involved in the theft when the suspect then drove away into a yard on South Turner Road, according to police Chief Valorie Delmont.
The suspect then pulled into a driveway and got out of the vehicle, running through surrounding yards and dropping a book bag in the process. Chief Delmont said a foot pursuit ensued before the suspect got back into the vehicle and drove off. Complete article
Walmart big rig involved Ca. in stolen vehicle pursuit 11/11/2025
A Walmart big rig from Bakersfield was involved in a pursuit that began near Newhall Ranch Road and Vanderbilt Way on Tuesday afternoon, according to an official with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
The incident began when California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers were monitoring SCV Sheriff’s Station radio dispatch around 12:27 p.m., according to Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, public information officer with the CHP.
An off-duty sheriff’s deputy found the suspect vehicle heading onto Interstate 5, northbound at Highway 126, Burgos-Lopez said. Complete article
A Walmart big rig from Bakersfield was involved in a pursuit that began near Newhall Ranch Road and Vanderbilt Way on Tuesday afternoon, according to an official with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
The incident began when California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers were monitoring SCV Sheriff’s Station radio dispatch around 12:27 p.m., according to Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, public information officer with the CHP.
An off-duty sheriff’s deputy found the suspect vehicle heading onto Interstate 5, northbound at Highway 126, Burgos-Lopez said. Complete article
Power restored after suspected Liberty Ohio Walmart shoplifter crashes 11/12/2025
LIBERTY Power is restored after police arrested a suspected shoplifter after they say he crashed his car on Tuesday morning near Belmont Avenue, knocking out power to more than 1,000 homes and businesses in the area.
The crash happened at Belmont and Colonial Drive around 9:30 a.m. as township police tried to stop a car fleeing from an alleged shoplifting incident at the local Walmart.
Dispatchers say the crash brought down utility poles and wires in the area, shutting down Colonial Drive.
According to FirstEnergy, 1,125 outages were reported in Liberty and Girard shortly before 10 a.m. FirstEnergy's outage map shows that power has been completely restored in Liberty and Girard. Complete article
LIBERTY Power is restored after police arrested a suspected shoplifter after they say he crashed his car on Tuesday morning near Belmont Avenue, knocking out power to more than 1,000 homes and businesses in the area.
The crash happened at Belmont and Colonial Drive around 9:30 a.m. as township police tried to stop a car fleeing from an alleged shoplifting incident at the local Walmart.
Dispatchers say the crash brought down utility poles and wires in the area, shutting down Colonial Drive.
According to FirstEnergy, 1,125 outages were reported in Liberty and Girard shortly before 10 a.m. FirstEnergy's outage map shows that power has been completely restored in Liberty and Girard. Complete article
Three men found sleeping inside stolen vehicle in NY Walmart parking lot, police say 11/11/2025
Greece, N.Y. — Three men are facing charges in connection to a stolen car investigation.
The Greece Police Department responded Tuesday around 3 p.m. to the parking lot outside of Walmart on Dewey Avenue for the report of a significantly damaged vehicle that appeared to have been recently involved in a crash.
Officers found three men — Shane Drew, 40, of Rochester, Evan Clark, 42, of Rochester, and Tyrone Stewart, 55, of Lyons — sleeping inside of the car, which was reported stolen from Rochester, police. All three provided conflicting statements about ownership of the car and their recent whereabouts. Complete article
Greece, N.Y. — Three men are facing charges in connection to a stolen car investigation.
The Greece Police Department responded Tuesday around 3 p.m. to the parking lot outside of Walmart on Dewey Avenue for the report of a significantly damaged vehicle that appeared to have been recently involved in a crash.
Officers found three men — Shane Drew, 40, of Rochester, Evan Clark, 42, of Rochester, and Tyrone Stewart, 55, of Lyons — sleeping inside of the car, which was reported stolen from Rochester, police. All three provided conflicting statements about ownership of the car and their recent whereabouts. Complete article
Pasadena mother claims she was sexually assaulted outside of Friendswood Tx. Walmart in front of 2-year-old son 11/12/2025
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas - A 22-year-old mother tells FOX 26 that she was sexually assaulted outside a Walmart off of El Dorado Boulevard.
Mother claims she was sexually assaulted outside Friendswood Walmart
What they're saying:
Houston police confirm that a report was made on Monday regarding a sexual assault case outside the business.
22-year-old Melanye Lozano says that for the past few days, she's felt trapped inside her own home due to the incident.
"I don't even remember, like, screaming or anything," Lozano said. "You'd think when you see situations happen like that, you think like you're going to react, and you're going to fight, but you just I, I didn't know what to do."
Lozano says that for a moment, her toddler confused the man with her partner.
"The fact that my son was there, like, how do you do that in front of a two-year-old boy?" Lozano said. "Like, he was right, right in front of me when it happened. I think he even confused him for my partner– he called him Papi, like no." Complete article
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas - A 22-year-old mother tells FOX 26 that she was sexually assaulted outside a Walmart off of El Dorado Boulevard.
Mother claims she was sexually assaulted outside Friendswood Walmart
What they're saying:
Houston police confirm that a report was made on Monday regarding a sexual assault case outside the business.
22-year-old Melanye Lozano says that for the past few days, she's felt trapped inside her own home due to the incident.
"I don't even remember, like, screaming or anything," Lozano said. "You'd think when you see situations happen like that, you think like you're going to react, and you're going to fight, but you just I, I didn't know what to do."
Lozano says that for a moment, her toddler confused the man with her partner.
"The fact that my son was there, like, how do you do that in front of a two-year-old boy?" Lozano said. "Like, he was right, right in front of me when it happened. I think he even confused him for my partner– he called him Papi, like no." Complete article
A Wheelchair-Bound Walmart Shopper Wearing A Vest Was Mistaken For a Store Employee, And She Didn’t Try To Keep Her Patience 11/11/2025
This is why it’s important to pay attention to your surroundings, people!
And let this be a reminder to think before you speak, okay?
Check out this story from Reddit and see what you think about what happened.
“I’m generally confined to using a wheelchair due to a barrage of medical reasons.
I use a manual wheelchair, and the “Rascal” mobility aids that most stores provide. Due to many years of nearly being struck by hapless drivers in the Vancouver area of SW Washington State, I’ve taken to wearing “High-Vis” safety vests in various styles to at least prevent injury.
Oh, boy…
As you might imagine, some (though not all) supermarkets and stores around here use similar vests for their employees. This causes me to get mistaken for an employee all the time. So, on with the show. ......
“Hey. Why in the [censored] is the [censored again] customer service area closed?” Karen demands to know.
“Oh for ***** sake…” I think to myself. “I’m not sure, to be entirely honest.” I say aloud.
“Well why don’t you?! If you got time to sit on your ***, you’ve got time to work. So spill it.” She barks. There is a mild irony in her words, as I was drinking ice water from the attached Subway as she spoke.
“Well, because I don’t work here.” Complete article
This is why it’s important to pay attention to your surroundings, people!
And let this be a reminder to think before you speak, okay?
Check out this story from Reddit and see what you think about what happened.
“I’m generally confined to using a wheelchair due to a barrage of medical reasons.
I use a manual wheelchair, and the “Rascal” mobility aids that most stores provide. Due to many years of nearly being struck by hapless drivers in the Vancouver area of SW Washington State, I’ve taken to wearing “High-Vis” safety vests in various styles to at least prevent injury.
Oh, boy…
As you might imagine, some (though not all) supermarkets and stores around here use similar vests for their employees. This causes me to get mistaken for an employee all the time. So, on with the show. ......
“Hey. Why in the [censored] is the [censored again] customer service area closed?” Karen demands to know.
“Oh for ***** sake…” I think to myself. “I’m not sure, to be entirely honest.” I say aloud.
“Well why don’t you?! If you got time to sit on your ***, you’ve got time to work. So spill it.” She barks. There is a mild irony in her words, as I was drinking ice water from the attached Subway as she spoke.
“Well, because I don’t work here.” Complete article
Shirt with Nazi salute was briefly sold on Walmart's website 11/11/2025 True
Walmart removed the third-party listings for violating its prohibited products policy following a social media campaign to report the shirts.
In November 2025, Walmart.com sold a shirt containing a fascist salute pictured over a raised fist and the caption "paper beats rock."
Context
Multiple third-party sellers listed the shirt, which was a clear violation of Walmart's prohibited products policy, on the retailer's website through the Walmart Marketplace program. Social media users quickly started a campaign to report the shirt's listings. Walmart has since removed listings of the shirt. Complete article
Walmart removed the third-party listings for violating its prohibited products policy following a social media campaign to report the shirts.
In November 2025, Walmart.com sold a shirt containing a fascist salute pictured over a raised fist and the caption "paper beats rock."
Context
Multiple third-party sellers listed the shirt, which was a clear violation of Walmart's prohibited products policy, on the retailer's website through the Walmart Marketplace program. Social media users quickly started a campaign to report the shirt's listings. Walmart has since removed listings of the shirt. Complete article
More formula recalled from Walmart, Publix, others. Botulism infects more babies 11/11/2025
After the FDA learned of infant botulism infecting two more babies, New York City-based ByHeart recalled all of its formula products nationwide on Tuesday.
The recall reaches all Walmart stores, Walmart.com and SamsClub.com; Kroger and Kroger-owned chains Fred Meyer, QFC and Smith’s; Target; Meijer; and Publix, among national chains.
“At this moment, the most important thing for you to know is that all ByHeart product must be discarded,” ByHeart posted to its website Tuesday.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone with the formula should record the lot number and best by date. Complete article
After the FDA learned of infant botulism infecting two more babies, New York City-based ByHeart recalled all of its formula products nationwide on Tuesday.
The recall reaches all Walmart stores, Walmart.com and SamsClub.com; Kroger and Kroger-owned chains Fred Meyer, QFC and Smith’s; Target; Meijer; and Publix, among national chains.
“At this moment, the most important thing for you to know is that all ByHeart product must be discarded,” ByHeart posted to its website Tuesday.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone with the formula should record the lot number and best by date. Complete article
Louisiana senators press Walmart to curb radioactive shrimp imports, support Gulf of America 11/12/2025
Louisiana U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are pressuring Walmart and other major grocery store chains to curb "radioactive" shrimp imports and boost domestic shrimp options for consumers.
Cassidy and Kennedy wrote joint letters to the CEOs of Wal-Mart, Kroger and Albertsons following a series of recalls of imported shrimp that may have been exposed to the chemical element cesium-137 that emits radiation as it breaks down.
“Despite these numerous concerns, [you] continue to sell imported shrimp at your stores, rather than support domestic fisheries that offer a safer product while supporting small American businesses,” the Louisiana senators wrote in letters delivered Nov. 7.
Louisiana fisherman Acy Cooper, president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, said cheap imports that pose potential health concerns are threatening the domestic industry's future and a way of life passed down through generations. Complete article
Louisiana U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are pressuring Walmart and other major grocery store chains to curb "radioactive" shrimp imports and boost domestic shrimp options for consumers.
Cassidy and Kennedy wrote joint letters to the CEOs of Wal-Mart, Kroger and Albertsons following a series of recalls of imported shrimp that may have been exposed to the chemical element cesium-137 that emits radiation as it breaks down.
“Despite these numerous concerns, [you] continue to sell imported shrimp at your stores, rather than support domestic fisheries that offer a safer product while supporting small American businesses,” the Louisiana senators wrote in letters delivered Nov. 7.
Louisiana fisherman Acy Cooper, president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, said cheap imports that pose potential health concerns are threatening the domestic industry's future and a way of life passed down through generations. Complete article
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire Jan. 31, longtime exec John Furner named next CEO 11/14/2025
Walmart (WMT) announced Friday that its CEO, Doug McMillon, will retire on Jan. 31, 2026, after a more than 10-year run leading the retail giant.
Walmart's US CEO, John Furner, will succeed McMillon as the company's next CEO. McMillon will remain on the company's board of directors until its next annual shareholders’ meeting. McMillon has served as Walmart's CEO since Feb. 1, 2014.
Under McMillon's leadership, Walmart navigated a transition from the world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer under threat from e-commerce leader Amazon (AMZN) to a formidable hybrid player in both the physical and digital shopping channels.
The company's market cap rose from around $250 billion when McMillon took over the company to north of $800 billion today. Complete article
Walmart (WMT) announced Friday that its CEO, Doug McMillon, will retire on Jan. 31, 2026, after a more than 10-year run leading the retail giant.
Walmart's US CEO, John Furner, will succeed McMillon as the company's next CEO. McMillon will remain on the company's board of directors until its next annual shareholders’ meeting. McMillon has served as Walmart's CEO since Feb. 1, 2014.
Under McMillon's leadership, Walmart navigated a transition from the world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer under threat from e-commerce leader Amazon (AMZN) to a formidable hybrid player in both the physical and digital shopping channels.
The company's market cap rose from around $250 billion when McMillon took over the company to north of $800 billion today. Complete article
Cedartown Teen Jailed for Injuring Woman at West Rome Ga. Walmart 11/08/2025
Federal judge unseals dozens of files in 2019 El Paso Tx. Walmart shooting case, but others remain sealed 11/10/2025
Ocala woman accused of bagging $900 of Fla. Walmart merchandise, walking out of store 11/10/2025
Guilty: Jury Convicts Two in Brutal Ohio Walmart Ambush That Nearly Killed Teen 11/10/2025
‘I wish I could take it back’: Accused Nov. 2024 NC Walmart shooter breaks silence 11/12/2025
Former Pa. Walmart employee charged with theft 11/12/2025 While employed as a cashier at Walmart in Montoursville last December and January, Alyssa Kay Mitchell stole an estimated $230 from the department store, borough police alleged in an affidavit. Police allege she stole the cash – in amounts ranging from $10 to $40 – on 11 occasions. Following her recent arraignment before District Judge Denise Dieter on a misdemeanor theft charge, Mitchell, 27, of 645 Campbell St., was released on $15,000 bail.
2 people found dead in separate cars in Concord NH Walmart parking lot 11/14/2025 One suicide, one medical issue, Unrelated
CONCORD, N.H. — Police are investigating after two people were found dead in separate vehicles in a parking lot outside a Walmart on Loudon Road in Concord.
Police said they initially responded to a report that one of the people had been found shot to death in a car.
No information was released about the identities of the two people who were found dead except to describe them as male.
Police said they believe there is no threat to the public. The Attorney General's Office said its homicide unit had not been called to the scene. Complete article
Concord NH Walmart parking lot scene of double death investigation 11/14/2025 Around 1:15 p.m., police received a call from a witness who reported seeing a man in the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked at Walmart on Loudon Road with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. The witness also reported finding a gun in the vicinity. ..... “Originally, we were thinking that they would be connected, but at this point, it doesn’t seem to be,” Moulton said.
Update: Identities released in double death investigation in Concord Walmart parking lot 11/17/2025 One suicide, one medical issue, Unrelated
CONCORD, N.H. — Police are investigating after two people were found dead in separate vehicles in a parking lot outside a Walmart on Loudon Road in Concord.
Police said they initially responded to a report that one of the people had been found shot to death in a car.
No information was released about the identities of the two people who were found dead except to describe them as male.
Police said they believe there is no threat to the public. The Attorney General's Office said its homicide unit had not been called to the scene. Complete article
Concord NH Walmart parking lot scene of double death investigation 11/14/2025 Around 1:15 p.m., police received a call from a witness who reported seeing a man in the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked at Walmart on Loudon Road with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. The witness also reported finding a gun in the vicinity. ..... “Originally, we were thinking that they would be connected, but at this point, it doesn’t seem to be,” Moulton said.
Update: Identities released in double death investigation in Concord Walmart parking lot 11/17/2025 One suicide, one medical issue, Unrelated
Newnan Ga. officer shoots man in parking lot during struggle over gun in a parking lot that includes a Walmart 11/15/2025
NEWNAN, Ga. - A man was shot in Newnan following a struggle with an officer, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. What we know:
Authorities said the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Bullsboro Drive after officers responded to a 911 hang-up call. When officers arrived, they found 29-year-old Sonny Francis Conto, of Glassboro, New Jersey, standing on the steps of a semi-truck, yelling at the driver inside.
The GBI said officers instructed Conto to step down from the truck, but he refused. When one officer tried to assist him down, Conto resisted, and a struggle began. During the altercation, Conto reportedly called for his dog, which was inside a nearby van, and attempted to grab the officer’s weapon.
A second officer ordered Conto to stop resisting, but he continued struggling over the firearm. The second officer then fired their weapon, hitting Conto in the arm. Complete article
GBI says man shot in Newnan was struggling to get officer’s gun 11/15/2025 Police said the shooting happened in the parking lot of a shopping center that includes a Hobby Lobby, Walmart and more on Bullsboro Drive just after 8:30 a.m. GBI said the officers were responding to a hangup 911 call.
NEWNAN, Ga. - A man was shot in Newnan following a struggle with an officer, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. What we know:
Authorities said the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Bullsboro Drive after officers responded to a 911 hang-up call. When officers arrived, they found 29-year-old Sonny Francis Conto, of Glassboro, New Jersey, standing on the steps of a semi-truck, yelling at the driver inside.
The GBI said officers instructed Conto to step down from the truck, but he refused. When one officer tried to assist him down, Conto resisted, and a struggle began. During the altercation, Conto reportedly called for his dog, which was inside a nearby van, and attempted to grab the officer’s weapon.
A second officer ordered Conto to stop resisting, but he continued struggling over the firearm. The second officer then fired their weapon, hitting Conto in the arm. Complete article
GBI says man shot in Newnan was struggling to get officer’s gun 11/15/2025 Police said the shooting happened in the parking lot of a shopping center that includes a Hobby Lobby, Walmart and more on Bullsboro Drive just after 8:30 a.m. GBI said the officers were responding to a hangup 911 call.
Man arrested after allegedly setting fire to merchandise inside York Nebraska Walmart 11/16/2025
YORK, Neb. (KOLN) - A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday after admitting to setting merchandise on fire inside a Walmart, police said.
York Police responded to a report of arson at a Walmart located at 101 W. David Dr. at approximately 11:26 a.m. Officers found a man who admitted to starting the fire, according to police.
The preliminary investigation showed the suspect entered the store intending to start a fire. He used items inside the store to ignite merchandise before leaving the area, police said. Complete article
Young man allegedly intentionally set fire inside crowded Walmart, caused extensive damage 11/23/2025 YORK, Neb. (WKRC) - A man allegedly confessed to lighting a Walmart on fire while knowing it was full of shoppers and employees, destroying almost $15,000 in product.
YORK, Neb. (KOLN) - A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday after admitting to setting merchandise on fire inside a Walmart, police said.
York Police responded to a report of arson at a Walmart located at 101 W. David Dr. at approximately 11:26 a.m. Officers found a man who admitted to starting the fire, according to police.
The preliminary investigation showed the suspect entered the store intending to start a fire. He used items inside the store to ignite merchandise before leaving the area, police said. Complete article
Young man allegedly intentionally set fire inside crowded Walmart, caused extensive damage 11/23/2025 YORK, Neb. (WKRC) - A man allegedly confessed to lighting a Walmart on fire while knowing it was full of shoppers and employees, destroying almost $15,000 in product.
‘Just walked up to them.’ Border Patrol questions people at a Charlotte NC Walmart 11/15/2025
Manager Adam Maaroufi had just started his Saturday shift at Nazo’s Mediterranean Bowls and Salads in Charlotte when he said he saw at least three agents in two black SUVs corner a man outside.
The agents appeared to ask the man about his immigration status, Maaroufi told a Charlotte Observer reporter at the restaurant in the 8300 block of Pineville-Matthews Road. Then he saw agents stop five or six other men walking in the nearby Walmart parking lot, he said.
At least one of the agents wore all-black clothing, he said.
Similar scenes played out in other parts of Charlotte, Pineville and Matthews on Saturday as masked federal agents detained and arrested people, sparking community outrage. Many businesses along Central Avenue in Charlotte closed for the day as a result. Complete article
Manager Adam Maaroufi had just started his Saturday shift at Nazo’s Mediterranean Bowls and Salads in Charlotte when he said he saw at least three agents in two black SUVs corner a man outside.
The agents appeared to ask the man about his immigration status, Maaroufi told a Charlotte Observer reporter at the restaurant in the 8300 block of Pineville-Matthews Road. Then he saw agents stop five or six other men walking in the nearby Walmart parking lot, he said.
At least one of the agents wore all-black clothing, he said.
Similar scenes played out in other parts of Charlotte, Pineville and Matthews on Saturday as masked federal agents detained and arrested people, sparking community outrage. Many businesses along Central Avenue in Charlotte closed for the day as a result. Complete article
Bus crashes into cars at Airmont Walmart parking lot 11/15/2025
Police say the bus driver suffered a medical emergency, lost control of the bus and struck three cars in the lot after 7:30 p.m.
A bus crashed in the parking lot of a Walmart Saturday night in the Village of Airmont.
Police say the bus driver suffered a medical emergency, lost control of the bus and struck three cars in the lot after 7:30 p.m. The driver was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital. Complete article
Police say the bus driver suffered a medical emergency, lost control of the bus and struck three cars in the lot after 7:30 p.m.
A bus crashed in the parking lot of a Walmart Saturday night in the Village of Airmont.
Police say the bus driver suffered a medical emergency, lost control of the bus and struck three cars in the lot after 7:30 p.m. The driver was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital. Complete article
Woman says Walmart Car Care in Hammond left part in her car after incomplete oil change 11/14/2025
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (WLS) -- A South Holland woman says she's dealing with an oil change dispute that's made her afraid to drive her car.
She believes a part is still stuck in the oil pan, but that part is nowhere to be found.
"I'm not satisfied at all," South Holland resident Yvette Walker said. "I'm afraid to drive the car. Because if that plastic melts in here, it's going to send particles and the breeze to the engine, which is going to harm the engine."
Walker said a Walmart Car Care in Hammond, Indiana on Cabela Drive never completed the oil change. She wasn't charged, but she did get a note saying an "oil straw" used to vacuum old oil out got stuck in her car's oil dip stick hole.
"Well it's a piece of plastic. So the first thing Walmart told me was it'll just melt," Walker said.
Walker says Walmart gave her a rental car for two weeks and paid mechanics at a certified dealership to investigate, but they were unable to find or remove that oil straw. She says she is keeping the car at the dealership lot until she gets more answers.
"I rightfully believe that Walmart should take full responsibility," Walker said. Complete article
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (WLS) -- A South Holland woman says she's dealing with an oil change dispute that's made her afraid to drive her car.
She believes a part is still stuck in the oil pan, but that part is nowhere to be found.
"I'm not satisfied at all," South Holland resident Yvette Walker said. "I'm afraid to drive the car. Because if that plastic melts in here, it's going to send particles and the breeze to the engine, which is going to harm the engine."
Walker said a Walmart Car Care in Hammond, Indiana on Cabela Drive never completed the oil change. She wasn't charged, but she did get a note saying an "oil straw" used to vacuum old oil out got stuck in her car's oil dip stick hole.
"Well it's a piece of plastic. So the first thing Walmart told me was it'll just melt," Walker said.
Walker says Walmart gave her a rental car for two weeks and paid mechanics at a certified dealership to investigate, but they were unable to find or remove that oil straw. She says she is keeping the car at the dealership lot until she gets more answers.
"I rightfully believe that Walmart should take full responsibility," Walker said. Complete article
Woman accused of attempting to steal from Woodland Park Colorado Walmart arrested after struggle with police 11/14/2025
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KKTV) - The Woodland Park Police Department (WPPD) said a woman was arrested Thursday morning after attempting to steal from a Walmart on Highway 24.
WPPD said the woman, identified as Aimee Fooshee, and an unidentified male entered the Walmart around 9 a.m. and attempted to steal a “significant” amount of items from the store.
According to police, Fooshee was arrested after a struggle with officers.
They said the male had run from the scene during the struggle and was not immediately found. Complete article
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KKTV) - The Woodland Park Police Department (WPPD) said a woman was arrested Thursday morning after attempting to steal from a Walmart on Highway 24.
WPPD said the woman, identified as Aimee Fooshee, and an unidentified male entered the Walmart around 9 a.m. and attempted to steal a “significant” amount of items from the store.
According to police, Fooshee was arrested after a struggle with officers.
They said the male had run from the scene during the struggle and was not immediately found. Complete article
Friend of killed NC Walmart employee reflects on tragic impact one year later 11/02/2025
FIRST ON 13: Man accused of driving into Wilton NY Walmart employees, last month, now charged with murder 11/12/2025
Mounds of mail found behind Rancho Cordova Ca. Walmart as mail theft continues to plague city 11/13/2025
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Tx. Walmart parking lot last month 11/14/2025
Lawrence man allegedly exposed himself to Mass. Walmart staff, customers 11/15/2025
Marion County man arrested after stealing from Fla. Walmart, deputies say 11/15/2025
Shooting at Dallas Tx. Walmart leaves 2 injured, shooter found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound, sources say 11/19/2025
DALLAS — A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people in a Dallas Walmart parking lot in the 9300 block of Forest Lane on Wednesday afternoon was found dead in a car of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Dallas Police say.
Police sources say the suspected shooter tracked his romantic partner to the Walmart parking lot and shot and grazed the woman and a female bystander.
Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed the two women were stabilized after being taken to a local hospital.
An off-duty officer found the suspected shooter dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his vehicle, sources tell WFAA.
The incident happened around 3:20 p.m. when the store and parking lot were full. Complete article
Suspect in Dallas Walmart shooting identified as 23-year-old man 11/21/2025
DALLAS — A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people in a Dallas Walmart parking lot in the 9300 block of Forest Lane on Wednesday afternoon was found dead in a car of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Dallas Police say.
Police sources say the suspected shooter tracked his romantic partner to the Walmart parking lot and shot and grazed the woman and a female bystander.
Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed the two women were stabilized after being taken to a local hospital.
An off-duty officer found the suspected shooter dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his vehicle, sources tell WFAA.
The incident happened around 3:20 p.m. when the store and parking lot were full. Complete article
Suspect in Dallas Walmart shooting identified as 23-year-old man 11/21/2025
Man arrested after fight leads to shots fired at Conn. Walmart parking lot in Newington 11/17/2025
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A Maryland man was arrested after a fight broke out at Newington Walmart on Sunday.
Officers were called to the area of Berlin Turnpike after a report of a physical altercation at the Walmart parking lot, the police department said.
As officers were on their way to the scene, they also received a report that one of the individuals had a firearm and someone was injured.
Following an investigation, it was revealed that a man approached a driver while they were trying to back into a parking space and confronted them. Complete article
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A Maryland man was arrested after a fight broke out at Newington Walmart on Sunday.
Officers were called to the area of Berlin Turnpike after a report of a physical altercation at the Walmart parking lot, the police department said.
As officers were on their way to the scene, they also received a report that one of the individuals had a firearm and someone was injured.
Following an investigation, it was revealed that a man approached a driver while they were trying to back into a parking space and confronted them. Complete article
Individual found dead in Covington Ga. Walmart bathroom, drug overdose suspected 11/18/2025
COVINGTON, Ga. – An individual was found dead in the Industrial Blvd. Walmart in Covington early Tuesday morning after what authorities say appeared to be a drug overdose.
Lt. Daniel Digby, the Covington Police Department (CPD)’s public information officer, told The Covington News that the department responded to the Walmart at around 4 a.m., where they located a deceased individual in one of the bathroom stalls.
Digby said that the scene suggests that drugs were involved. Complete article
COVINGTON, Ga. – An individual was found dead in the Industrial Blvd. Walmart in Covington early Tuesday morning after what authorities say appeared to be a drug overdose.
Lt. Daniel Digby, the Covington Police Department (CPD)’s public information officer, told The Covington News that the department responded to the Walmart at around 4 a.m., where they located a deceased individual in one of the bathroom stalls.
Digby said that the scene suggests that drugs were involved. Complete article
1 stabbed at Lexington Tenn. Walmart, police confirm 11/19/2025
LPD is currently investigating a stabbing incident at Walmart located at 547 West Church Street.
A suspect has been detained and no additional suspects are being sought.
Investigators are working to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident and additional information will be made available when possible. Complete article
UPDATE: Lexington Tenn. Police ID suspect, share more on Walmart stabbing 11/20/2025
LPD is currently investigating a stabbing incident at Walmart located at 547 West Church Street.
A suspect has been detained and no additional suspects are being sought.
Investigators are working to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident and additional information will be made available when possible. Complete article
UPDATE: Lexington Tenn. Police ID suspect, share more on Walmart stabbing 11/20/2025
Armed suspect robs Falmouth Maine Walmart 11/17/2025
FALMOUTH, Maine (WGME) -- Police say an armed suspect robbed the Walmart in Falmouth on Friday.
Police say a masked suspect entered the Walmart around 8 p.m., showed a handgun and demanded money from a cash register.
The cash was handed over, and the suspect ran out of the store. Police say the suspect left the area in a vehicle. Complete article
FALMOUTH, Maine (WGME) -- Police say an armed suspect robbed the Walmart in Falmouth on Friday.
Police say a masked suspect entered the Walmart around 8 p.m., showed a handgun and demanded money from a cash register.
The cash was handed over, and the suspect ran out of the store. Police say the suspect left the area in a vehicle. Complete article
Cullman Alabama police arrest two in Walmart scam targeting elderly 11/17/2025
CULLMAN, Ala. — Two Georgia residents were arrested in Cullman after a scheme targeting elderly residents at local Walmart stores, according to Cullman police.
Authorities say the suspects convinced elderly victims to get into a vehicle and drove them to Walmart locations, where they used the victims’ personal information to fraudulently open AT&T accounts and obtain iPhones. Victims were often left responsible for the charges and sometimes abandoned at the store with no way home.
On Nov. 15, officers and Investigator Nick Watkins caught the suspects at the Walmart on Olive Street SW while they were attempting to target another elderly woman. Kevonta Doneterrece Price and Tiffany Carter, both from Covington, Georgia, were arrested and charged with financial exploitation of the elderly, second degree, and attempted theft of property, third degree. Complete article
CULLMAN, Ala. — Two Georgia residents were arrested in Cullman after a scheme targeting elderly residents at local Walmart stores, according to Cullman police.
Authorities say the suspects convinced elderly victims to get into a vehicle and drove them to Walmart locations, where they used the victims’ personal information to fraudulently open AT&T accounts and obtain iPhones. Victims were often left responsible for the charges and sometimes abandoned at the store with no way home.
On Nov. 15, officers and Investigator Nick Watkins caught the suspects at the Walmart on Olive Street SW while they were attempting to target another elderly woman. Kevonta Doneterrece Price and Tiffany Carter, both from Covington, Georgia, were arrested and charged with financial exploitation of the elderly, second degree, and attempted theft of property, third degree. Complete article
Border Patrol agents detain man at NC Walmart amid ongoing operation: Report 11/17/2025
CHARLOTTE (STORYFUL) — Border Patrol agents detained a man outside a Walmart store in Charlotte on Sunday, November 16, footage shared online shows.
This video was posted by Belle Starr, a day after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was launching Operation Charlotte’s Web in North Carolina.
“This DHS operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to the Tar Heel State because they knew sanctuary politicians would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” the DHS statement said.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory K. Bovino reported 81 people were arrested on Saturday as part of the operation. So far, over 130 people have been detained in total over the weekend. Complete article
CHARLOTTE (STORYFUL) — Border Patrol agents detained a man outside a Walmart store in Charlotte on Sunday, November 16, footage shared online shows.
This video was posted by Belle Starr, a day after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was launching Operation Charlotte’s Web in North Carolina.
“This DHS operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to the Tar Heel State because they knew sanctuary politicians would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” the DHS statement said.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory K. Bovino reported 81 people were arrested on Saturday as part of the operation. So far, over 130 people have been detained in total over the weekend. Complete article
Shoppers stunned to see horses inside of Abbeville La. Walmart 11/17/2025
No one arrested for riding through the store
When you walk into Walmart, you never know who you’ll see. But no one expects to see six horses with riders walking through Walmart.
On Sunday at 4:30 p.m., people who shopped in the Abbeville Walmart saw exactly that.
At least eight people on six horses entered the Abbeville Walmart through the west entrance near the grocery aisles.
A video posted on social media shows two horses, each with two riders, walking past the Subway restaurant and near the grocery aisle. Another horse stopped in front of Subway.
All six horses stood in the Walmart lobby near the shopping baskets for a short time.
One rider got off his horse and led it to the checkout aisles near the drinks, but a woman waiting in line said Walmart employees told him to leave. Complete article
No one arrested for riding through the store
When you walk into Walmart, you never know who you’ll see. But no one expects to see six horses with riders walking through Walmart.
On Sunday at 4:30 p.m., people who shopped in the Abbeville Walmart saw exactly that.
At least eight people on six horses entered the Abbeville Walmart through the west entrance near the grocery aisles.
A video posted on social media shows two horses, each with two riders, walking past the Subway restaurant and near the grocery aisle. Another horse stopped in front of Subway.
All six horses stood in the Walmart lobby near the shopping baskets for a short time.
One rider got off his horse and led it to the checkout aisles near the drinks, but a woman waiting in line said Walmart employees told him to leave. Complete article
Sharing a parking spot at Fla. Walmart at Sarasota Plaza 11/15/2025
Lawrence man accused of exposing himself to shoppers at Chelmsford Mass. Walmart 11/15/2025
Gainesville realtor arrested after stealing sports cards from three different Fla. Walmart stores 11/15/2025
Judge denies motion to dismiss trial against ex-San Leandro Ca. officer who fatally shot Steven Taylor at Walmart in April 2020 11/15/2025
Suspicious package at Tenn. Walmart Neighborhood Market determined harmless 11/16/2025 No bomb Update: Police say the suspicious package found inside the Walmart Neighborhood Market has been determined to be a temperature probe that resembled an explosive device. The area has been cleared and the store has resumed normal operations.
Hudson woman allegedly stole from Wilton NY Walmart 11/16/2025
Hagerstown woman allegedly tells PSP she stole from Shippensburg Pa. Walmart because “she didn’t have access to some of her government benefits” 11/18/2025
Suspect pleads not guilty in Wilton NY Walmart fatal hit-and-run 11/18/2025
WHO AM I? Woman wanted in NC Walmart fraud caper 11/18/2025
Man Arrested in Connection to Va. Walmart Shooting 11/22/2025
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was arrested in connection to a shooting at Walmart on Dale Ave SE, according to Roanoke Police.
The shooting happened Wednesday, November 19, according to police.
Witnesses reported the drivers of two cars were arguing in the Walmart parking lot when one driver shot at the other driver, according to police. Police say both drivers then left the parking lot.
As they responded, police received additional calls reporting a silver Honda sedan and a white Jeep chasing each other down nearby Greenbrier Avenue SE. Officers found the unoccupied Honda crashed into a tree on the 1700 block of Greenbrier Avenue SE. Police say the driver was found nearby and taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening-injuries from the crash. No injuries were reported from the shooting. Complete article
Roanoke man arrested after argument leads to shooting and car crash 11/21/2025 Around 4:30 p.m. on November 19, officers received a report of a shooting in the Walmart parking lot on Dale Avenue SE. Witnesses said the drivers of two vehicles were arguing when one of them shot at the other.
Man hurt in crash after police respond to report of possible shots fired 11/19/2025
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was arrested in connection to a shooting at Walmart on Dale Ave SE, according to Roanoke Police.
The shooting happened Wednesday, November 19, according to police.
Witnesses reported the drivers of two cars were arguing in the Walmart parking lot when one driver shot at the other driver, according to police. Police say both drivers then left the parking lot.
As they responded, police received additional calls reporting a silver Honda sedan and a white Jeep chasing each other down nearby Greenbrier Avenue SE. Officers found the unoccupied Honda crashed into a tree on the 1700 block of Greenbrier Avenue SE. Police say the driver was found nearby and taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening-injuries from the crash. No injuries were reported from the shooting. Complete article
Roanoke man arrested after argument leads to shooting and car crash 11/21/2025 Around 4:30 p.m. on November 19, officers received a report of a shooting in the Walmart parking lot on Dale Avenue SE. Witnesses said the drivers of two vehicles were arguing when one of them shot at the other.
Man hurt in crash after police respond to report of possible shots fired 11/19/2025
Caught on Cam: Suspected thief pulls gun on security at Northeast Philly Pa. Walmart 11/20/2025
Police are seeking help from the public to identify a man who, officials claim, pulled out a firearm and threatened to shoot workers at a Walmart on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philly on Oct. 31, 2025.
Security workers at a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart got a real scare on Halloween last month when, police claim, a man suspected of theft produced a firearm and threatened to shoot them unless he was allowed to leave.
Police in Philadelphia shared surveillance images in the hopes of identifying the suspected gunman on social media on Thursday.
According to police, the incident happened at about 7 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2025, at a Walmart store located along the 9700 block of Roosevelt Boulevard after a man was stopped for retail theft by store security workers.
At that time, police said, the man was escorted to the store's asset protection office where he allegedly became uncooperative with a Pa. State Constable and an asset protection officer.
The man then produced a handgun before, police said, he told the others in the room with him to "Let me go or I'll shoot you."
The man then fled the office, exited the store and entered a black station wagon in the parking lot, police say. Complete article
Police are seeking help from the public to identify a man who, officials claim, pulled out a firearm and threatened to shoot workers at a Walmart on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philly on Oct. 31, 2025.
Security workers at a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart got a real scare on Halloween last month when, police claim, a man suspected of theft produced a firearm and threatened to shoot them unless he was allowed to leave.
Police in Philadelphia shared surveillance images in the hopes of identifying the suspected gunman on social media on Thursday.
According to police, the incident happened at about 7 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2025, at a Walmart store located along the 9700 block of Roosevelt Boulevard after a man was stopped for retail theft by store security workers.
At that time, police said, the man was escorted to the store's asset protection office where he allegedly became uncooperative with a Pa. State Constable and an asset protection officer.
The man then produced a handgun before, police said, he told the others in the room with him to "Let me go or I'll shoot you."
The man then fled the office, exited the store and entered a black station wagon in the parking lot, police say. Complete article
Beaumont Tx. woman sues Walmart after alleged sexual assault by delivery driver using his girlfriend's Spark account 11/20/2025
A Beaumont woman is suing Walmart and a delivery driver, alleging he used his girlfriend's account to deliver groceries before sexually assaulting her in her home.
BEAUMONT, Texas — A 20-year-old Beaumont woman has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and a delivery driver, alleging she was sexually assaulted in her apartment by a man who was improperly using his girlfriend's account to deliver groceries through Walmart's Spark driver app.
The woman, through her attorney, filed the civil suit Wednesday in Jefferson County District Court, naming Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.P., Walmart, Inc., and Aaron Middleton as defendants. According to the petition, the incident occurred on May 27, 2025, when Middleton delivered groceries the woman had ordered through the Walmart app to her Beaumont apartment. Complete article
A Beaumont woman is suing Walmart and a delivery driver, alleging he used his girlfriend's account to deliver groceries before sexually assaulting her in her home.
BEAUMONT, Texas — A 20-year-old Beaumont woman has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and a delivery driver, alleging she was sexually assaulted in her apartment by a man who was improperly using his girlfriend's account to deliver groceries through Walmart's Spark driver app.
The woman, through her attorney, filed the civil suit Wednesday in Jefferson County District Court, naming Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.P., Walmart, Inc., and Aaron Middleton as defendants. According to the petition, the incident occurred on May 27, 2025, when Middleton delivered groceries the woman had ordered through the Walmart app to her Beaumont apartment. Complete article
Duo allegedly steals donation jugs for Children’s Miracle Network from Ohio Walmart 11/20/2025
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Huber Heights Police Division is asking for the public’s help to identify two people who allegedly stole two five-gallon water jugs collecting money for the Children’s Miracle Network.
According to the HHPD, the man and the woman entered the Huber Heights Walmart on Monday, Nov. 17. It alleges they took the jugs and left in a white Buick SUV. Complete article
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Huber Heights Police Division is asking for the public’s help to identify two people who allegedly stole two five-gallon water jugs collecting money for the Children’s Miracle Network.
According to the HHPD, the man and the woman entered the Huber Heights Walmart on Monday, Nov. 17. It alleges they took the jugs and left in a white Buick SUV. Complete article
Man takes souvenir from police cruiser after arrest at South Euclid Ohio Walmart 11/20/2025
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- A man refused to identify himself after he was detained for shoplifting at Walmart Nov. 15.
After he was positively identified, the Cleveland man, 32, was found to have two outstanding warrants.
One was confirmed by the Cuyahoga County Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. They said they would pick him up the following day. Complete article
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- A man refused to identify himself after he was detained for shoplifting at Walmart Nov. 15.
After he was positively identified, the Cleveland man, 32, was found to have two outstanding warrants.
One was confirmed by the Cuyahoga County Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. They said they would pick him up the following day. Complete article
New Ohio law could require Walmart, Costco to accept cash for payments 11/22/2025
Ohioans could soon be shopping like it’s 1999 if legislators pass the Currency Access to Spend Here (CASH) bill, which would require businesses and government offices to accept cash for payments up to $500.
The bill would require businesses and government entities to provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash.
Additionally, it bans them from charging those using cash for a transaction a higher price than those using other payment methods. Complete article
Ohioans could soon be shopping like it’s 1999 if legislators pass the Currency Access to Spend Here (CASH) bill, which would require businesses and government offices to accept cash for payments up to $500.
The bill would require businesses and government entities to provide at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash.
Additionally, it bans them from charging those using cash for a transaction a higher price than those using other payment methods. Complete article
FDA says recalled infant formula product still being found on store shelves 11/23/2025
A baby formula linked to at least 31 suspected botulism cases in infants might still be on store shelves in some states.
The Food and Drug Administration says, despite a nationwide recall, it has gotten reports the recalled formula is still being found in retailers like Walmart, Target and Kroger.
In a report issued by the FDA Thursday, federal authorities say the formula reportedly also has been spotted at one or more locations of Sprouts Organic Market, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, and Star Market.
The recalled infant formula is called “ByHeart Whole Nutrition,” and includes all unexpired lots of cans and single-serve “anywhere pack” sticks. Complete article
A baby formula linked to at least 31 suspected botulism cases in infants might still be on store shelves in some states.
The Food and Drug Administration says, despite a nationwide recall, it has gotten reports the recalled formula is still being found in retailers like Walmart, Target and Kroger.
In a report issued by the FDA Thursday, federal authorities say the formula reportedly also has been spotted at one or more locations of Sprouts Organic Market, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, and Star Market.
The recalled infant formula is called “ByHeart Whole Nutrition,” and includes all unexpired lots of cans and single-serve “anywhere pack” sticks. Complete article
2 arrested after alleged retail theft at Kewanee Ill. Walmart 11/19/2025
Man sentenced to prison for calling Wash. Walmart employee racial slur, lunging at him with knife 11/19/2025
Man gets decades in prison for June 2023 shooting teenage girl at Aiken SC Walmart 11/19/2025
Fla. Walmart shoplifting suspect claims she stole food after being turned away at food banks 11/19/2025
Suspected Fla. Walmart shoplifter blames joblessness and drug relapse after arrest 11/20/2025
Bemidji man accused of taking "surreptitious photographs" of girls at Minn. Walmart 11/20/2025
District attorney says Sept. Eugene Oregon Walmart shooting was self-defense 11/21/2025
Oct. Ga. Walmart stabbing suspect appears in court as case moves forward 11/21/2025
WOMAN’S WALLET FOUND AT PA. WALMART, BUT WITH LOTS OF CASH MISSING 11/21/2025
Heroes rush to save baby who stopped breathing at Michigan Walmart 11/22/2025
Houston Tx. Duo Charged with Petty Theft at Local Walmart 11/22/2025
Attempted robbery at Evergreen Park Ill. Walmart ends with suspect fatally shot by accomplice 11/25/2025
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. - A man was killed Saturday night after an attempted robbery at a suburban Walmart parking lot ended when one of the suspects was accidentally shot by an accomplice.
What we know:
Officers were called around 7:50 p.m. to the store at 2500 W. 95th St., where a man told police he was approached by a silver Audi carrying three people. Two men armed with handguns got out and tried to rob him, police said, but during a struggle one of the offenders fired several shots, striking the other.
The group fled in the Audi, and at 8:53 p.m. a man with multiple gunshot wounds was dropped off at a Chicago hospital by a vehicle matching that description. He was later pronounced dead, according to police. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified him as 18-year-old Justin Bell, of Lynwood.
The other two people who were in the Audi, which had temporary Illinois registration and damage to the front driver’s side, have not been located. Complete article
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. - A man was killed Saturday night after an attempted robbery at a suburban Walmart parking lot ended when one of the suspects was accidentally shot by an accomplice.
What we know:
Officers were called around 7:50 p.m. to the store at 2500 W. 95th St., where a man told police he was approached by a silver Audi carrying three people. Two men armed with handguns got out and tried to rob him, police said, but during a struggle one of the offenders fired several shots, striking the other.
The group fled in the Audi, and at 8:53 p.m. a man with multiple gunshot wounds was dropped off at a Chicago hospital by a vehicle matching that description. He was later pronounced dead, according to police. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified him as 18-year-old Justin Bell, of Lynwood.
The other two people who were in the Audi, which had temporary Illinois registration and damage to the front driver’s side, have not been located. Complete article
State police searching for man whose gun discharged in Ky. Walmart 11/25/2025
SOUTH WILLIAMSON, Ky. — Kentucky State Police are looking for a man who they say dropped a handgun in the South Williamson Walmart causing it to discharge.
KSP Post 9 Public Information Officer Trooper Michael Coleman said no one was injured, but that he had fielded some calls asking about an “active shooter.” He added that the incident appears to have been an accident. The man they believe dropped the gun left the store shortly after the incident occurred, Coleman said.
Kentucky State Police are actively searching for the individual at this time and are continuing to investigate the incident. Complete article
SOUTH WILLIAMSON, Ky. — Kentucky State Police are looking for a man who they say dropped a handgun in the South Williamson Walmart causing it to discharge.
KSP Post 9 Public Information Officer Trooper Michael Coleman said no one was injured, but that he had fielded some calls asking about an “active shooter.” He added that the incident appears to have been an accident. The man they believe dropped the gun left the store shortly after the incident occurred, Coleman said.
Kentucky State Police are actively searching for the individual at this time and are continuing to investigate the incident. Complete article
3-year-old boy dies after being hit by Jeep in Englewood Fla. Walmart parking lot 11/26/2025
Englewood, Fla. — A 3-year-old boy has died after being hit by a Jeep in the parking lot of an Englewood Walmart, Tuesday night.
The incident happened at 8:25 p.m. at the Walmart along South McCall Road near Winchester Boulevard.
The crash happened as the boy's mother was putting her infant into their car, which was parked next to the Jeep. That's when the boy walked directly in front of the vehicle and stood still.
Troopers said the driver of the Jeep, a 27-year-old woman, drove forward from the parking space, turned right, and hit the 3-year-old, who was still standing in front of the Jeep. Complete article
Englewood, Fla. — A 3-year-old boy has died after being hit by a Jeep in the parking lot of an Englewood Walmart, Tuesday night.
The incident happened at 8:25 p.m. at the Walmart along South McCall Road near Winchester Boulevard.
The crash happened as the boy's mother was putting her infant into their car, which was parked next to the Jeep. That's when the boy walked directly in front of the vehicle and stood still.
Troopers said the driver of the Jeep, a 27-year-old woman, drove forward from the parking space, turned right, and hit the 3-year-old, who was still standing in front of the Jeep. Complete article
Portland man charged in armed robbery at Falmouth Maine Walmart, police say 11/26/2025
FALMOUTH, Maine — A Maine man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at the Walmart in Falmouth that happened nearly two weeks ago, according to police.
Brian Gallerani, 40, of Portland, was charged Wednesday by the Falmouth Police Department with robbery, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Falmouth police said that during the robbery on the night of Nov. 14, a masked suspect entered the Walmart on Route 1, showed a handgun and demanded money from a cash register. The money was given to the suspect, who fled the store and left the area in a vehicle, according to police.
Police said Wednesday that Gallerani was already incarcerated at the York County Jail for a probation violation. Complete article
FALMOUTH, Maine — A Maine man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at the Walmart in Falmouth that happened nearly two weeks ago, according to police.
Brian Gallerani, 40, of Portland, was charged Wednesday by the Falmouth Police Department with robbery, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Falmouth police said that during the robbery on the night of Nov. 14, a masked suspect entered the Walmart on Route 1, showed a handgun and demanded money from a cash register. The money was given to the suspect, who fled the store and left the area in a vehicle, according to police.
Police said Wednesday that Gallerani was already incarcerated at the York County Jail for a probation violation. Complete article
Tupelo Man Charged With Felony Fleeing After Mississippi Walmart Reckless Driving Call 11/25/2025
Tupelo police say a 19-year-old man has been charged with felony fleeing after officers attempted to stop a vehicle reported for reckless driving in a Walmart parking lot.
According to the Tupelo Police Department, on November 16, around 3:58 a.m., officers were called to Walmart at 3929 North Gloster Street about a vehicle driving recklessly in the parking lot.
When officers located the vehicle, they saw the driver run a red light at the intersection of Barnes Crossing Road and Mall Drive. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but police say the driver fled onto Highway 45 South at a high rate of speed. Complete article
Tupelo police say a 19-year-old man has been charged with felony fleeing after officers attempted to stop a vehicle reported for reckless driving in a Walmart parking lot.
According to the Tupelo Police Department, on November 16, around 3:58 a.m., officers were called to Walmart at 3929 North Gloster Street about a vehicle driving recklessly in the parking lot.
When officers located the vehicle, they saw the driver run a red light at the intersection of Barnes Crossing Road and Mall Drive. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but police say the driver fled onto Highway 45 South at a high rate of speed. Complete article
Seaford Delaware Police seek help identifying people involved in Walmart fight 11/28/2025
SEAFORD, Del. — The Seaford Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying several people involved in a fight at the Walmart store on Nov. 26.
Police released images and are urging anyone who recognizes the people involved in the fight to come forward. Complete article
SEAFORD, Del. — The Seaford Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying several people involved in a fight at the Walmart store on Nov. 26.
Police released images and are urging anyone who recognizes the people involved in the fight to come forward. Complete article
Walmart delivery drones flying through metro Atlanta Ga. 11/25/2025
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — Walmart is launching a delivery drone service at select locations in Georgia, including Loganville, Woodstock, and Conyers, to bring items directly to customers’ doorsteps.
The drones, operated by the company Wing, can deliver items weighing up to 2.5 pounds to customers living within six miles of the store, Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen learned.
This new service aims to alleviate the need for customers to visit crowded stores, especially during busy weekends.
“Especially like when people need their medications and stuff and they can’t get out, why not?” said Troy Dennis, a customer at the Loganville Walmart. Complete article
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — Walmart is launching a delivery drone service at select locations in Georgia, including Loganville, Woodstock, and Conyers, to bring items directly to customers’ doorsteps.
The drones, operated by the company Wing, can deliver items weighing up to 2.5 pounds to customers living within six miles of the store, Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen learned.
This new service aims to alleviate the need for customers to visit crowded stores, especially during busy weekends.
“Especially like when people need their medications and stuff and they can’t get out, why not?” said Troy Dennis, a customer at the Loganville Walmart. Complete article
Walmart camping stoves recalled following explosion reports 11/26/2025
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - More than 200,000 camping stoves sold at Walmart are being recalled after reports of explosions that injured at least 16 people.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported Wednesday the recall affects Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stoves with model number BG2247A1.
According to the CPSC, China Window Industry Co. has received 26 reports of the stoves exploding or catching fire. At least 16 people have suffered injuries, including second-degree burns.
The recall affects about 201,000 units sold at Walmart stores nationwide. Complete article
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - More than 200,000 camping stoves sold at Walmart are being recalled after reports of explosions that injured at least 16 people.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported Wednesday the recall affects Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stoves with model number BG2247A1.
According to the CPSC, China Window Industry Co. has received 26 reports of the stoves exploding or catching fire. At least 16 people have suffered injuries, including second-degree burns.
The recall affects about 201,000 units sold at Walmart stores nationwide. Complete article
Thousands of bike helmets sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled 11/26/2025
(WHTM)– The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced more than 24,000 youth helmets sold at Walmart and on Amazon are being recalled.
According to the CPSC, 24,300 Outdoor Master Children’s and Youth Helmets are being recalled because they do not meet the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets don’t comply with the requirements for positional stability and coverage.
While no injuries have been reported, the helmets may fail to protect the user in a crash, per the CPSC. Complete article
(WHTM)– The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced more than 24,000 youth helmets sold at Walmart and on Amazon are being recalled.
According to the CPSC, 24,300 Outdoor Master Children’s and Youth Helmets are being recalled because they do not meet the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets don’t comply with the requirements for positional stability and coverage.
While no injuries have been reported, the helmets may fail to protect the user in a crash, per the CPSC. Complete article
Walmart changes return policy 11/25/2025
Americans get a ton of gifts that, well, don’t quite fit the bill.
According to the National Retail Federation, U.S. shoppers return some $743 billion in merchandise each year with holiday purchases making up more than 15% of that total. That makes late December and early January a prime time for returns and exchanges.
Thankfully, many major retailers tweak return policies during the holiday season. That’s just what Walmart has done to make returning those unwanted gifts easier.
Walmart typically allows 90 days after purchase to return most items. The exception are items sold through Walmart Marketplace, which have a 30-day return window, consumer electronics (30 days) and wireless phones (14 days). Complete article
Americans get a ton of gifts that, well, don’t quite fit the bill.
According to the National Retail Federation, U.S. shoppers return some $743 billion in merchandise each year with holiday purchases making up more than 15% of that total. That makes late December and early January a prime time for returns and exchanges.
Thankfully, many major retailers tweak return policies during the holiday season. That’s just what Walmart has done to make returning those unwanted gifts easier.
Walmart typically allows 90 days after purchase to return most items. The exception are items sold through Walmart Marketplace, which have a 30-day return window, consumer electronics (30 days) and wireless phones (14 days). Complete article
Police working to identify suspect in laptop thefts at Walmart in Spring Hill tenn. 11/21/2025
Fruitland Park woman allegedly skip-scans $30 in food and toys at Fla. Walmart 11/22/2025
Suspected shoplifter nabbed with duffel bag loaded with stolen items at Fla. Walmart 11/22/2025
Rome Man Arrested in Connection with Ga. Walmart Shoving Incident 11/23/2025
Dalton Ga. Police Department investigating shoplifting from local Walmart 11/24/2025
NC man caught stealing $1,700 in meat, tools, electronics from Aberdeen Walmart, police say 11/24/2025
No charges will be filed in deadly Saukville Wisc. Walmart parking lot crash last month 11/25/2025
NYSP seeking help locating alleged Watertown NY Wal-Mart larceny suspect 11/25/2025
Man sentenced to 60 years in prison for Bozeman Montana Walmart parking lot murder 11/25/2025 The man accused of killing his girlfriend in the Bozeman Walmart parking lot in December of 2023 was sentenced to 60 years with no parole on Tuesday morning in District Court.
Suspected shoplifters claim crying toddler distracted them at Fla. Walmart self-checkout 11/26/2025
Feral kitten trapped for days rescued from beneath Citrus Heights Ca. Walmart shipping container 11/25/2025
$13K 'shoplifting blitz' at tx. H-E-B, Walmart sees 11 arrested 11/28/2025
Eleven people are in custody following a coordinated shoplifting blitz operation in Central Texas. Austin Police made multiple arrests, issued citations and recovered nearly $13,000 of stolen merchandise from H-E-B, Walmart, Lowe's and other big retailers. The three-day operation happened across Canyon Ridge, Lakeline and Domain shopping areas throughout North Austin. Between Sunday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 25, APD officers retrieved a total of $12,900.85 worth of merchandise, according to a news release.
Police said these targeted operations were conducted to support local businesses, reduce theft-related crime and improve safety in high-traffic shopping corridors. APD's North Metro Tactical Unit collaborated with the South Metro Tactical Unit, District Representatives, Patrol Officers and multiple retail partners to coordinate the operation.
APD issued a theft citation to 25-year-old Miguel Rivera-Duff at the H-E-B at 500 Canyon Ridge Drive near Tech Ridge. Duff was not booked into jail since police said this was a cite and release. Complete article
Eleven people are in custody following a coordinated shoplifting blitz operation in Central Texas. Austin Police made multiple arrests, issued citations and recovered nearly $13,000 of stolen merchandise from H-E-B, Walmart, Lowe's and other big retailers. The three-day operation happened across Canyon Ridge, Lakeline and Domain shopping areas throughout North Austin. Between Sunday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 25, APD officers retrieved a total of $12,900.85 worth of merchandise, according to a news release.
Police said these targeted operations were conducted to support local businesses, reduce theft-related crime and improve safety in high-traffic shopping corridors. APD's North Metro Tactical Unit collaborated with the South Metro Tactical Unit, District Representatives, Patrol Officers and multiple retail partners to coordinate the operation.
APD issued a theft citation to 25-year-old Miguel Rivera-Duff at the H-E-B at 500 Canyon Ridge Drive near Tech Ridge. Duff was not booked into jail since police said this was a cite and release. Complete article
Two charged after Arnold Missouri Walmart employees allegedly threatened 11/28/2025
The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged two St. Louis women with robbery and armed criminal action after one of the women allegedly threatened employees at Walmart, 2201 Michigan Ave. The women allegedly stole merchandise from the store, according to court documents.
Gabrielle Cherelle Nunley, 30, and Michele Jennell Nunley, 29, have both been charged with first-degree robbery, a class A felony punishable by 10 to 30 years or life in prison; and armed criminal action, an unclassified felony that carries a penalty of three to 15 years in prison, court records show.
Gabrielle was arrested Nov. 13, and as of Nov. 15, she was being held on a $30,000 bond at the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro, court documents said. Complete article
The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged two St. Louis women with robbery and armed criminal action after one of the women allegedly threatened employees at Walmart, 2201 Michigan Ave. The women allegedly stole merchandise from the store, according to court documents.
Gabrielle Cherelle Nunley, 30, and Michele Jennell Nunley, 29, have both been charged with first-degree robbery, a class A felony punishable by 10 to 30 years or life in prison; and armed criminal action, an unclassified felony that carries a penalty of three to 15 years in prison, court records show.
Gabrielle was arrested Nov. 13, and as of Nov. 15, she was being held on a $30,000 bond at the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro, court documents said. Complete article
Florida woman accused of trying to steal $15 vibrator from Walmart 11/28/2025
MULBERRY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida woman tried to use a five-finger discount for an unusual item that packed a buzz, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).
According to the sheriff's office, on November 23, at around 4:03 p.m., Tammy Marie Myers allegedly tried to exit a Mulberry Walmart carrying a $15 PlusOne Bullet vibrator.
See also: Fort Pierce names 3 finalists for police chief after leadership turmoil, critical review.
A Polk County Sheriff deputy responded to the scene and arrested 50-year-old Myers. Complete article
MULBERRY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida woman tried to use a five-finger discount for an unusual item that packed a buzz, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).
According to the sheriff's office, on November 23, at around 4:03 p.m., Tammy Marie Myers allegedly tried to exit a Mulberry Walmart carrying a $15 PlusOne Bullet vibrator.
See also: Fort Pierce names 3 finalists for police chief after leadership turmoil, critical review.
A Polk County Sheriff deputy responded to the scene and arrested 50-year-old Myers. Complete article
Police confiscate 30+ illegal handicap tags in Fla. Walmart & Target sting operation 11/30/2025
MT DORA, Fla. — Mt Dora Police carried out a handicap placard enforcement operation at Walmart and Target, retrieving over 30 illegally used placards to protect accessible parking for those in need.
The two-day operation aimed to safeguard accessible parking spaces, which are vital for residents who depend on them for mobility and safety.
The initiative aimed to tackle the misuse of handicap placards, as it can greatly reduce the availability of these spots for individuals with real needs. Complete article
MT DORA, Fla. — Mt Dora Police carried out a handicap placard enforcement operation at Walmart and Target, retrieving over 30 illegally used placards to protect accessible parking for those in need.
The two-day operation aimed to safeguard accessible parking spaces, which are vital for residents who depend on them for mobility and safety.
The initiative aimed to tackle the misuse of handicap placards, as it can greatly reduce the availability of these spots for individuals with real needs. Complete article
People Are Begging Angry Walmart Shoppers to ‘Get a Life’ After Bizarre, Limited-Edition Food Item Sells Out in Just Seconds 11/29/2025
Walmart shoppers are fuming after a limited-edition food product sold out in just seconds on Black Friday.
The product in question, Kraft’s new 65″ box (designed to give the vibes of a flat-screen TV) filled with 65 boxes of its instant macaroni and cheese, was released online as a limited quantity novelty item at midnight on Nov. 28, 2025.
Kraft’s “Mac Friday Box” retailed for $19.37, a nod to the year Kraft was founded, and immediately piqued shoppers’ interest with its steeply discounted price of under $.30 per box. (Comparatively, each 7.25-ounce box currently costs around $1.39, depending on retailer.)
In an attempt to snag the item, many customers claimed they spent hours waiting on the Walmart website ahead of time so they could quickly add the item to their carts, only to be let down when it sold out in mere seconds.
“I literally had it in my cart and it sold out while I was hitting the finish button,” one such person wrote, in part, per New York Post.
“I’m so sad, stayed up for this and I literally have to work tomorrow,” another lamented, while a third pointed out it seemed like nobody “even got a chance to buy one” due to the exclusivity of the release. Complete article
Walmart shoppers are fuming after a limited-edition food product sold out in just seconds on Black Friday.
The product in question, Kraft’s new 65″ box (designed to give the vibes of a flat-screen TV) filled with 65 boxes of its instant macaroni and cheese, was released online as a limited quantity novelty item at midnight on Nov. 28, 2025.
Kraft’s “Mac Friday Box” retailed for $19.37, a nod to the year Kraft was founded, and immediately piqued shoppers’ interest with its steeply discounted price of under $.30 per box. (Comparatively, each 7.25-ounce box currently costs around $1.39, depending on retailer.)
In an attempt to snag the item, many customers claimed they spent hours waiting on the Walmart website ahead of time so they could quickly add the item to their carts, only to be let down when it sold out in mere seconds.
“I literally had it in my cart and it sold out while I was hitting the finish button,” one such person wrote, in part, per New York Post.
“I’m so sad, stayed up for this and I literally have to work tomorrow,” another lamented, while a third pointed out it seemed like nobody “even got a chance to buy one” due to the exclusivity of the release. Complete article
A Customer Got Annoyed When A Walmart Worker Wouldn’t Count Change For Him 11/29/2025
A viral TikTok video showed what happened between a shopper and a Walmart worker who didn’t exactly see eye-to-eye.
The man filming the worker said to them, “So you’re not going to get your manager? You’re going to ignore me?”
The worker did indeed ignore the man and he continued, “Because you won’t do your job. Did you not understand the question? You told me to count it. I told you it was $8. You told me that’s not your job to count money. What’s your job? You don’t know?” The worker told the customer, “I do not give you consent to record me.”
The caption to the video reads, “Walmart fuel station employee refuses to count customers change. According to the employee, the customer slammed the change on the counter and was refused service.” Complete article
A viral TikTok video showed what happened between a shopper and a Walmart worker who didn’t exactly see eye-to-eye.
The man filming the worker said to them, “So you’re not going to get your manager? You’re going to ignore me?”
The worker did indeed ignore the man and he continued, “Because you won’t do your job. Did you not understand the question? You told me to count it. I told you it was $8. You told me that’s not your job to count money. What’s your job? You don’t know?” The worker told the customer, “I do not give you consent to record me.”
The caption to the video reads, “Walmart fuel station employee refuses to count customers change. According to the employee, the customer slammed the change on the counter and was refused service.” Complete article
Boar’s Head among cheese brands in listeria recall from Walmart, Target, others 11/27/2025
Grated cheese sold under four brands has been recalled at various stores nationwide, including Walmart, Sam’s Clubs and Target, after testing found listeria.
The Ambriola Company’s FDA-posted recall notice said the recall is limited to grated Pecorino Romano cheese made at its West Caldwell, New Jersey facility. Complete article
Grated cheese sold under four brands has been recalled at various stores nationwide, including Walmart, Sam’s Clubs and Target, after testing found listeria.
The Ambriola Company’s FDA-posted recall notice said the recall is limited to grated Pecorino Romano cheese made at its West Caldwell, New Jersey facility. Complete article
Man Charged In Connection With Exposing Himself At Walmart In Yaphank NY: Police 11/26/2025
Woman sentenced to 22 years in May 2024 Conley Road Columbia Missouri Walmart shooting 11/24/2025
Auburn NY police: Woman stole bag, wallet from Walmart shopper 11/2/2025
Michigan City Ind. Police: Bomb threat reported at Walmart was swatting call 11/26/2025
Detroit Lakes Minn. woman accused of felony theft from Walmart 11/28/2025
Police say theft ring targeting ATMs set sights on Mich. and Ill. Walmart gas station 11/28/2025
Detectives looking for elderly suspect who keyed car at Fla. Walmart 11/28/2025
Woman arrested after bag with $1,300 stolen at Auburn NY Walmart 11/28/2025
Power issues at Fresno Ca.-area Walmart force store to operate on two generators 11/29/2025
Suspected thief snatches $100 left behind by shopper at Fla. Walmart 11/29/2025
Woman says she stole $102 in items due to being ‘short of funds’ at Fla. Walmart 11/29/2025
Several thefts reported at Lewisburg Pa. Walmart 11/29/2025
Caller makes bomb threat at Kemah Walmart; other threats reported across Galveston County Tx., chief says 11/30/2025
