OAKLAND PARK, FLA. (WSVN) - According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a woman decided to shoot herself during a routine traffic stop in Oakland Park.
The woman died at the scene, late Wednesday night.
Officials said a BSO deputy pulled over the vehicle the woman was driving on the 800 Block of Oakland Park Boulevard for an expired tag.
As the deputy approached the vehicle, the woman in the driver’s seat shot herself.
Authorities said the unidentified woman was alone in the vehicle and are investigating why she took her own life.
BSO believes the deputy was never in any danger at any point.
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