Woman Shot, Killed Self At Bradenton Apartment Complex: Police

BRADENTON, FL — A woman shot and killed herself at a Bradenton apartment complex Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Officers responded to an apartment building in the 4400 block of Ironwood Circle just before 3 p.m. after a 911 caller reported that she threatened to harm herself and had access to guns, according to a Bradenton Police Department news release.

When they arrived at the scene, they confirmed that the woman, who hasn’t been named, was armed and secured the building while trying to secure a rapport with her.

Though she agreed to leave her apartment, multiple shots were fired inside moments later, police said. The woman was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

No officers were injured during the incident.

If you or someone you know is considering harming themselves, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by calling 988. Immediate help is also available in an emergency by dialing 911. Additional mental health and suicide prevention resources are available online.