Woman, 26, accidentally kills herself while 'playing with gun she bought to defend herself in violent Ferguson protests'

• Woman named by police as Becca Campbell, 26, 'bought gun for defense'
• 'Waving it around in her boyfriend's car when he accidentally hit another'
• She was rushed to hospital where she died hours later, report claims
• Authorities fear mass outburst of violence following grand jury verdict
• Jury expected to decide on Monday whether Officer Darren Wilson should be charged in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown almost 4 months ago

By Mia De Graaf for MailOnline

Published: 21:52 EST, 23 November 2014 | Updated: 21:57 EST, 23 November 2014

A woman accidentally shot herself in the head with a gun bought for protection from violent protests in Ferguson, reports claim.

The 26-year-old, named in a police report as Becca Campbell, was holding the gun in her boyfriend's car when he unintentionally rear-ended another vehicle, a police report said.

It caused the gun to go off, hitting Miss Campbell, who died hours later in hospital.

Her 33-year-old partner, who was unidentified in the report read by CNN, allegedly told police they bought the firearm as they feared mass violence after the grand jury announces its verdict on the Michael Brown shooting.

Seven men and five women have been deliberating whether to indict white officer Darren Wilson for three months.

With the verdict anticipated for Monday morning, law enforcement has issued police with grenades, erected barricades around the justice center, and enlisted almost 100 FBI officers to line the streets.

According to Miss Campbell's boyfriend, the victim had been waving the gun around, joking that she was 'ready for Ferguson', CNN reported.

Ducking his head to get out of the firing line, the man claims he accidentally swerved and hit the car in front.

The police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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