November 25th, 2011
08:32 AM ET

Violence mars Black Friday

Violence marred Black Friday shopping in at least four states, including California - where police say a woman doused fellow shoppers with pepper spray in a bid to cut to the head of the line.

The incident happened at a Walmart in the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles, police spokesman Officer Robert Chavira said.
About 15 people were exposed to the spray. Los Angeles firefighters treated them at the scene and no one required hospitalization, Chavira said.

The woman was able to pay for her purchases and leave the store before police arrived, Chavira said.

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  1. s kel

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    November 25, 2011 at 7:09 pm | Report abuse |
  2. nightshade

    Did they say violence on mars turned it black on friday ?

    November 25, 2011 at 10:11 pm | Report abuse |
  3. Fester

    Hey have you all heard back east of compton ca? Will i think they should build one there, than they would not call it black friday, i do see it as on edge of racism. But its not all that since they can call each other the n word, which is the most deroagatory word you could ever use. But in compton the store would not do so good do to theft. At the lakewood store they had plenty of security,its the same store that the homeless man beat to death the 77yr old man and this was before the big sale. But in reallity doesnt it seem so obvious to every that walmart targets the people that are a little down financialy,

    November 26, 2011 at 4:00 am | Report abuse |
  4. ronvan

    There are always a few that screw it up for the rest. What I don't understand is where was the security? You would think that they knew, and were hopeing, that large crowds whould show up, and extra security would be needed?

    November 26, 2011 at 11:07 am | Report abuse |
  5. Gold Dragon

    Good Morning everyone. Hope your holiday was well.
    I knew I would read this today. This happens every year People go in masses to get these bargains and some do find them and there is always chaos. Sadly every year the stories seem to get worse and more injuries. They should just stop Black Friday (which is a horrible name) altogether. Common sense would be that the stores would at least provide amble security to control the masses. People are crazy sometimes.

    November 26, 2011 at 11:23 am | Report abuse |
  6. AINT NO SUNSHINE WHEN SHES GONE AWAY

    FAIR IS FAIR LET THE PERSON SPRAY THE INDIVIDUAL THAT SPRAYED THEM/ AN EYE FOR AN EYE!

    November 26, 2011 at 6:03 pm | Report abuse |
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