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Woman 'saw dead people' and fired a gun at them after taking too many aspirin

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What happened

Before visiting the emergency room, a woman fired a gun at hallucinations triggered by over-the-counter pills.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

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