What Time Does Southcenter Mall Open on Black Friday
Black Friday 2021 updates & deals – Southpoint Mall shopping chaos as 'gunfire' erupts & thousands try to bag bargains
- 3:01 ET, Nov 27 2021
- Updated: 3:01 ET, Nov 27 2021
SHOPPERS at Southpoint Mall in Durham, North Carolina dealt with a possible shooting and lockdown while trying to grab Black Friday deals.
Law enforcement has responded to reports of a shooting at Southpoint Mall and police were specifically called to the Streets at the Durham, North Carolina, mall following the reports.
A video from the scene showed shoppers running outside of a Nordstrom. The person who posted the footage said: "We were about to go into Southpoint Mall when people started running out."
Cops reportedly locked down the mall following the reports.
Meanwhile, Black Friday sales have begun with Walmart, Best Buy, and Target launching massive deals for the occasion and an estimated 108million people out looking to score deals.
The National Retail Federation estimates 108million people are looking for deals and that 2 million more people will shop on Thanksgiving weekend through Cyber Monday compared to last year, according to California News Times.
Some of the best deals include a 50inch Roku TV for $338 at Walmart and Apple AirPods Pro at Amazon for just $169, USA Today reports.
Read our Black Friday live blog for the latest news and updates...
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BLACK FRIDAY 2021 DEALS, CONTINUED
A few other major chains that will likely have Black Friday deals include:
- Home Depot - savings on tools, home goods, holiday decor and more
- Lowe's - discounts on tools, generators, pressure washers, patio sets, electronics, small appliances, floor care, lighting and décor
- Target - deals on TVs, home gadgets and other tech
- Walmart - deals on toys, electronics, home products and more
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BLACK FRIDAY 2021 DEALS
Black Friday deals vary between retailers, but shoppers can typically get bargains on everything from tech and homeware to clothes and toys.
Here's what to expect at the major chains in 2021, based on what was on offer during Black Friday last year.
- Amazon - daily deals in the lead-up to Black Friday and tech such as Nintendo Switch
- Best Buy - early Black Friday deals last year included Amazon items, such as Echo speakers, Fire TVs, Ring video door bells and Kindle gadgets
- Costco - discounts on Apple products, television sets, gaming equipment and home gadgets
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STORES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
The following stores will not have in-store early Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving because they are set to be closed for the holiday.
- Aldi
- Barnes & Noble
- Bath & Body Works
- Bed, Bath and Beyond
- Best Buy
- Bloomingdale's
- Costco
- Crate and Barrel
- Dick's Sporting Goods
- Home Depot
- HomeGoods
- Kohl's
- Macy's
- Old Navy
- Petco
- PetSmart
- Simon Malls
- Target
- Trader Joe's
- Walmart
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WHEN DO BLACK FRIDAY DEALS START?
Black Friday deals typically start the week before, but shoppers may want to wait until the actual weekend as deals tend to improve closer to the official day.
Most sales are now available online - as opposed to just in stores - meaning prices are lower for longer.
After the Black Friday weekend, plenty of retailers also reduce prices for Cyber Monday.
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HOW TO FIND THE BEST DEALS
A good way to find the best deals is by price comparing.
You can do this by doing highlighting the product the name and conducting a google search and see what retailers are also selling the product for.
Depending on what others are offering, then you will be able to tell if you are getting a good deal or not.
You could use the CamelCamelCamel tool, which tracks the price history of items sold on Amazon.
You can also use Honey - a price comparison tool that can be accessed on your browser.
Other major retailers including GameStop, Kohl's, Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Macy's, and Lowe's have kicked off deals ahead of Black Friday.
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IS BLACK FRIDAY A FEDERAL HOLIDAY?
For the Thanksgiving holiday, all financial institutions will be closed across the US.
With Black Friday the very next day, many people are wondering if they will be able to frequent their usual bank and initiate their accustomed transactions.
Customers and bankers are inquiring to know about their local banking times due to wanting to get their accounts in order to take advantage of Black Friday sales.
Some businesses and institutions are choosing to remain closed on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and even until the weekend.
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ARE BANKS CLOSED ON BLACK FRIDAY?
Nationwide, banks operate at their normal hours between 9am until at least 5pm or 6pm.
The days banks are usually open are from Monday through Friday, with limited hours on Saturday; Banks are always closed on Sundays.
Besides every Sunday, people can count on banks remaining unavailable on Federal holidays due to observance throughout the US.
The Federal holidays that banks are closed on are Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Independence Day.
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CITYWIDE TACTICAL ALERT IN LOS ANGELES
#BREAKING: Hearing @LAPDHQ is now on citywide tactical alert due to the "smash & grab" robberies in the city. A Tactical Alert is an announcement of the anticipated redistribution of on-duty officers to achieve personnel levels necessary for controlling an emergency.
— News Source LA (@NewsSourceLA) November 27, 2021 -
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WHEN WILL BANKS REOPEN AFTER THANKSGIVING?
Although banks will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, they will open back up on Black Friday.
Financial institutions resuming their opening and closing times on Black Friday means that consumers have a chance to get their affairs in order so they don't miss out on some great deals.
Hours of operation are likely to vary from bank to bank, make sure to inquire with your local financial institution concerning Black Friday opening and closing times.
Thanksgiving Day falls on November 25, Black Friday falls on November 26
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WHAT ARE TARGET'S BLACK FRIDAY DEALS FOR 2021?
- Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe - Was: $249.99. Now: $189.99. Save: $60
- LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Monster Burger Truck Building Kit - Was: $40.99. Now: $24.59. Save: $16.40
- Ninja Kitchen System with Auto IQ Boost and 7-Speed Blender - Was: $199.99. Now: $99.99. Save: $100
- Jetson Sync All-Terrain Dynamic Sound Hoverboard - Was: $159.99. Now: $99.99. Save: $60
- Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker - Was: $89.99. Now: $49.99. Save: $40
- Sharpie 52pk Permanent Markers Assorted Tip Sizes Multicolored - Was: $39.99. Now: $19.99. Save: $20
- PowerXL 10qt Dual Basket Air Fryer - Was: $199.99. Now: $99.99. Save: $100
- Instant Pot 6qt 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker Bundle - Was: $129.99. Now: $59.99. Save: $70
- Shark Navigator Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum - Was: $459.99. Now: $169.99. Save: $290
- Theragun G4 Pro - Was: $599.99. Now: $399.99. Save: $200
You can find the full list on Target's website.
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SHOOTING AT TACOMA MALL, PART TWO
Cops are going store to store clearing each store
— Manda (@lenalynx) November 27, 2021 -
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SHOOTING AT TACOMA MALL
Breaking: There's been a shooting at the Tacoma Mall in the food court area. At this time the @PierceSheriff says there is 1 victim accounted for. Businesses have gone into lockdown as people started to hide inside the stores. Stay with @KIRO7Seattle for the latest.
— Andrew Scheinthal (@AScheinthalNews) November 27, 2021 -
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TARGET BLACK FRIDAY 2021
Black Friday is finally here - and big box retailer Target is taking part.
Deep discounts are being offered on everything from accessories to video games and everything in between.
Target says you can expect hundreds of deals on thousands of items for Black Friday.
Item availability may vary by store.
Plus, Target says it will offer its holiday price match guarantee.
It'll match the price if it goes lower at Target before December 24, 2021.
As always before you splash the cash, make sure to shop around though as you may be able to find cheaper deals elsewhere.
Target stores were shut on Thanksgiving Day yesterday, and the retailer last week announced this will be the case for every Thanksgiving in future.
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'SHOPPERS RAGE'
Seminario said shoppers started barging and screaming after they were being shoved onto boxes.
Los Angeles cops branded the incident as "customer versus customer shopping rage" as they investigated.
The woman, later identified as Elizabeth Macias, was not charged with a felony according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Her lawyer Michael Champ told CBS affiliate KCBS at the time that Macias said she fired the spray after shoppers allegedly attacked her two teen kids.
Champ claimed her son was being punched by a man and her daughter was being punched and kicked.
Black Friday 2011 was marred by pepper spray attacks as off-duty cops working as security at a Walmart in Kinston, North Carolina used the substance to keep shoppers at bay.
Bill Johnson, the Kinston director of public safety, said the atmosphere "intensified" when employees brought out pallets of electronic goods.
The off-duty officers hired as security guards discharged the spray in a bid to restore order.
The Covid-19 pandemic kept Black Friday crowds thin last year but tragedy still occurred.
Shoppers ran for safety as a gunman shot and killed two teens at the Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento last November.
Shots were fired near one of the mall's entrances. A 19-year-old man was found dead at the shopping center while a 17-year-old teen was found critically injured at the scene. He died of his injuries hours later.
Customers and workers were evacuated through the corridors and stairways of the mall as they fled for safety.
Police spokesman Karl Chan said the shooting appeared to be a targeted and isolated attack.
The tragedy came at a time when gun assaults and homicides surged in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
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'I DON'T WANT TO DIE'
The mom says her four-year-old son grabbed her leg and told her that he didn't want to die.
City councilman Jim Ferguson revealed that the victims were two men with handguns who shot each other.
Frightened shoppers were rushed into a gym nearby and the assistant manager Glenn Splain said: "They were crying, tearing, and shaking."
Ryan Tidd, then 13, asked his mom if the gunmen could return to the store, while Valerie Criscuolo almost canceled plans to celebrate her eldest child's birthday after hearing about the shooting, according to the LA Times
An alleged pepper spray attack happened at a Wal-Mart in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Porter Ranch in 2011.
Around 100 shoppers were waiting in line on Thanksgiving night and scuffles broke out as they were trying to snap up Xbox consoles and Nintendo Wii video games.
Witness Juan Castro said the price of a Wii video game had been cut to $20 from its typical price of $60.
He told CNN: "I tried to get away as quickly as possible because I didn't think it was worth it. No deal's worth that."
Customers on aisles shouted with one another and the plastic wrapping that enclosed games consoles was ripped off.
Alejandra Seminario said: "People started screaming, pulling and pushing each other and then the whole area filled up with pepper spray.
"I guess what triggered it was people started pulling the plastic off the pallets and then shoving and bombarding the display of games."
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VIOLENT BLACK FRIDAY (PART THREE)
Detective Lt. Michael Fleming, of Nassau police, branded the scene "utter chaos" as he slammed the crowd for being "out of control".
While witnesses who saw the stampede unfold were left horrified.
Kimberly Cribbs, from Queens, said the crowd had acted like "savages".
In a statement, Wal-Mart said: "The safety and security of our customers and associates is our top priority. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families at this tragic time."
At the time of the tragedy, the National Retail Federation said it had never heard of a worker being killed on Black Friday.
Two men shot each other in a Toys "R" Us store in Palm Desert, California on Black Friday in the same year, CBS reports.
Sarah Pacia told The Desert Sun newspaper she was looking for coloring books with her two kids when she heard noise from one of the aisles.
She thought eager shoppers were scrambling over a sale before she suddenly heard gunshots.
Gunfire was exchanged after two women had started arguing in the store, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Alejandro Moreno, 39, started chasing and shooting Juan Meza, 28, witnesses said.
Sarah recalled that she heard three to four gunshots before store assistants ushered her out of the toy shop.
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VIOLENT BLACK FRIDAY (PART TWO)
Records have been compiled since 2008 and include some of the most serious incidents to have ever occurred on the holiday.
More than 2,000 shoppers crowded outside a Wal-Mart store in Valley Stream, New York in November 2008.
Cops from Nassau County had to be called in as shoppers filled car parks and piled onto the sidewalk.
Some banged on the supermarket's glass doors while up to 10 store workers tried to push back against the boisterous crowd.
The doors shattered and shoppers rushed into the store, frantically searching for bargains before the shelves emptied, the New York Times reports.
Tragically, Jdimytai Damour, 34, was trampled on in the crush while shoppers steamed over him.
Some workers saw that Jdimytai was injured on the floor. Medics tried to revive him but he was pronounced dead just hours later at a hospital in Valley Stream.
Family members said Jdimytai was an "easygoing and helpful" man who loved poetry.
A woman, 28, who was eight months pregnant was treated with minor injuries and three others were also wounded in the stampede.
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STOLEN VEHICLE FROM MALL OF AMERICA
BLOOMINGTON/AIRPORT: Pursuit - Squads are in pursuit of a stolen vehicle that fled from the Mall of America parking lot. The vehicle is now driving through the Humphrey Terminal at the MSP airport. Squads are attempting stop sticks.
— MN CRIME | Police/Fire/EMS (@MN_CRIME) November 27, 2021 -
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INSIDE WORST BLACK FRIDAY VIOLENCE FROM WAL-MART
Black Friday is considered the start of the Christmas shopping season as consumers try to find a bargain by indulging in some festive fun.
The holiday is synonymous with crowds gathering in the middle of the night waiting for stores to open their doors.
Shoppers want to splash the cash and discounted goods fly off the shelves in minutes.
But, Black Friday has a dark past and scenes can often turn ugly as sometimes shoppers miss out on items that they desire.
A store worker was trampled to death in a Wal-Mart store, a shopper fired pepper spray, and two men shot each other to death in a Toys-R-Us store.
At least 14 people have died while 117 have been injured in Black Friday-related incidents since 2006, according to the Black Friday Death Count website.
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BLACK FRIDAY WALMART SHOOTING (PART TWO)
A large section of the parking lot has been blocked off by the public. Police have asked people to avoid the area.
One witness told KAPP-KVEW they heard at least six shots but didn't see the gunman. Others reported hearing the gunshots ring out from their cars.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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BLACK FRIDAY WALMART SHOOTING
A suspected gunman is in custody following an active shooter incident at a Walmart store in Washington, police say.
Multiple shots were reportedly fired outside the store in the 2720 block of South Quillan Street in Kennewick on Friday afternoon.
Terrified Black Friday shoppers were seen running for cover as the shots rang out.
Video posted to Twitter by KAPP-KVEW reporter Ellie Nakamoto-White showed shell casings on the ground in the parking lot.
In a statement, the Kennewick Police Department confirmed a suspect had been detained and the scene is now secure.
It's currently unclear if anyone was harmed and how long the shooting lasted.
The incident drew a heavy police presence to the area, including officers from KDP, as well as Benton County Sheriff's deputies, and Washington State Patrol Troopers.
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BEST BLACK FRIDAY TECH DEALS LIVE NOW
All the usual suspects have kicked off their Black Friday sales for 2021 – and there's plenty to get excited about.
Before we dive in, here are some unmissable offers worth snapping up while stocks last.
These are some of the biggest and most impressive savings you'll be able to find for Black Friday and over Cyber Weekend.
- Nintendo Switch Neon Red and Blue Console, £239.99 (save £60) at eBay – buy here
- Echo Dot (3rd Gen), £18.99 (saving £21) from Amazon – buy here
- Apple AirPods Pro (2021) with MagSafe Charging Case, £185 (save £54) at Very – buy here
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max, £36.99 (save £18) at Amazon – buy here
- Apple AirPods Max (Green), £479 (saving £60) from AO – buy here
- Garmin Forerunner 245 Running Watch, £149 (saving £100.99) at Amazon – buy here
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SOME SHOPPERS LEFT DISAPPOINTED BY BLACK FRIDAY
Some people on social media didn't seem that into the idea of Black Friday this year.
"It's pretty quiet in Target - feels more like an average Saturday than Black Friday! #BlackFriday," one person wrote.
"black friday fell off like 4 years ago," another Twitter user said.
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SHOPPING SCARE
"I'm currently locked in a store with other shoppers due to a lockdown situation in Streets at Southpoint Mall in #Durham," he wrote.
"We're waiting to hear from security what prompted this situation. While shopping, I saw many people running."
Cops reportedly locked down the mall following the reports and closed it for the rest of Black Friday.
Another reporter said: "We are leaving the store being escorted by officers in a single file line."
Others claimed that they heard gunshots inside of the mall, however, cops have not yet confirmed this.
A video from the scene showed shoppers fleeing outside of a Nordstrom. The person who posted the footage said: "We were about to go into Southpoint Mall when people started running out."
Another video showed someone being wheeled out of the mall on a stretcher.
"I saw lots a blood and people being brought out in stretchers," the caption of the horrifying footage read.
Shoppers rushed to malls across the country today as Black Friday sales commenced.
Malls and stores reported decent-sized crowds, if not the floods of people that used to fight over the latest toys and electronics.
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'SHOTS FIRED AT SOUTHPOINT MALL'
Another social media user wrote: "Shots fired Southpoint Mall. Got out safe again."
Others claimed that they heard gunshots inside of the mall, however, cops have not yet confirmed this.
A video from the scene showed shoppers running outside of a Nordstrom.
The person who posted the footage said: "We were about to go into Southpoint Mall when people started running out."
Shoppers rushed to malls across the country today for Black Friday sales.
What Time Does Southcenter Mall Open on Black Friday
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