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Springs Police find a driver dead from self-inflicted gun shot

by Dago Cordova

Posted: 10.17.2012 at 4:00 AM

Dago Cordova

Dago produces FOX21 Morning News from 5-9 a.m.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- A driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after shooting himself in the head.

Colorado Springs Police officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle Tuesday night.

The vehicle pulled into a driveway, and as officers approached it, the driver of the car was dead. He was the only one in the car.

Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene.

The investigation is ongoing. Refresh this page for updates as they develop.

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