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Michael Brown shooting: Woman 'shot herself in the head after buying gun to protect herself from possible Ferguson verdict unrest' | Michael Brown shooting: Woman 'shot herself in the head after buying gun to protect herself from possible Ferguson verdict unrest' |
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A woman in Ferguson, Missouri is believed to have accidentally shot herself in the head and died, after she bought a gun fearing an upcoming jury decision on the shooting of Michael Brown would spark violent unrest. | A woman in Ferguson, Missouri is believed to have accidentally shot herself in the head and died, after she bought a gun fearing an upcoming jury decision on the shooting of Michael Brown would spark violent unrest. |
Becca Campbell, 26, shot herself on Friday night in an area near a football stadium in central St Louis, the city’s Metropolitan Police Department said. | Becca Campbell, 26, shot herself on Friday night in an area near a football stadium in central St Louis, the city’s Metropolitan Police Department said. |
Campbell was in her boyfriend’s car when they were involved in a crash - allegedly causing the gun to go off, sources told CNN. | Campbell was in her boyfriend’s car when they were involved in a crash - allegedly causing the gun to go off, sources told CNN. |
Her partner, who was not identified, told police that the couple had bought a gun because they feared the pending grand jury decision on the shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown, 18, by a white officer, Darren Wilson, would see renewed protests in the city. | Her partner, who was not identified, told police that the couple had bought a gun because they feared the pending grand jury decision on the shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown, 18, by a white officer, Darren Wilson, would see renewed protests in the city. |
He told officers that the pair were driving late on Friday night when Campbell waved the gun and jokingly said she was ready for Ferguson, the sources added. | He told officers that the pair were driving late on Friday night when Campbell waved the gun and jokingly said she was ready for Ferguson, the sources added. |
He then ducked out of the way of the gun, and accidentally crashed into the back of another vehicle causing Campbell to be shot in the head. | He then ducked out of the way of the gun, and accidentally crashed into the back of another vehicle causing Campbell to be shot in the head. |
The victim was rushed to hospital, where she later died. | The victim was rushed to hospital, where she later died. |
Police are continuing to investigate the incident to ensure her boyfriend is correct, and are awaiting gun trace results, the sources told CNN. | Police are continuing to investigate the incident to ensure her boyfriend is correct, and are awaiting gun trace results, the sources told CNN. |
A prosecutor in Missouri is expected to announce today whether a grand jury has decided to indict Wilson for the fatal shooting of Brown. | A prosecutor in Missouri is expected to announce today whether a grand jury has decided to indict Wilson for the fatal shooting of Brown. |
Lawyers for Brown's family argue the teen was attempting to surrender when Wilson shot him, but Wilson’s supporters say he feared for his life and acted in self-defence. | Lawyers for Brown's family argue the teen was attempting to surrender when Wilson shot him, but Wilson’s supporters say he feared for his life and acted in self-defence. |
Ahead of the announcement, the White House said on President Barack Obama has urged protesters to be peaceful when the decision is made public. | Ahead of the announcement, the White House said on President Barack Obama has urged protesters to be peaceful when the decision is made public. |
Brown’s death in August sparked weeks of protests in the St Louis suburb, fuelled by racial tensions. | Brown’s death in August sparked weeks of protests in the St Louis suburb, fuelled by racial tensions. |
And activist groups have vowed to re-launch street protests if officer Darren Wilson is not indicted for Brown’s death, | And activist groups have vowed to re-launch street protests if officer Darren Wilson is not indicted for Brown’s death, |
In response, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the ruling and called in the National Guard. | In response, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the ruling and called in the National Guard. |
Brown's parents, ministers and community leaders have urged sympathisers to remain peaceful, whatever the outcome. | Brown's parents, ministers and community leaders have urged sympathisers to remain peaceful, whatever the outcome. |
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