Ferguson Woman Buys Gun for Potential Unrest, Accidentally Kills Self
Cory Doyle | | Nov 24, 2014 03:47 PM EST |
A woman who was preparing for potential unrest in Ferguson, MO has reportedly shot herself in the head accidentally and died, according to reports.
The city of Ferguson is gearing up and getting ready for potential unrest as a grand jury nears its final ruling on whether to indict officer Darren Wilson. The officer fatally shot unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in August ensuing weeks of endless protests.
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Becca Campbell, 26, was decided to purchase a pistol from the local weapons shop. In what was meant to be a means of extra protection, the weapon ended up being the cause of Campbell's death.
According to reports, Campbell was in the passenger seat of a vehicle driving with her boyfriend during the incident.
The boyfriend, who's not yet been identified, claims the couple purchased the gun for fear of unrest breaking out in Ferguson. While in the passenger seat of the vehicle Campbell carelessly waved the gun around as she jokingly said, "We're ready for Ferguson."
The boyfriend then attempted to duck and get out of the way of the gun, but accidently crashed into the back of another vehicle. He claims the accident is what caused the gun to go off, as Campbell was then hit in the head by the bullet.
Meanwhile, a grand jury has been meeting for weeks gathering all the evidence and information of the fatal shooting that occurred on August 9. The jury is expected to be making its final ruling on whether to indict Darren Wilson sometime today, November 24.
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