A 35‑year‑old woman was shot and killed by police early Sunday in North Philadelphia, officials said.
Incident Details
The shooting occurred along Eire Avenue in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia. Police responded to a report of a person with a gun at the 900 block of West Erie Avenue at about 4:11 a.m. Sunday.
Police Response
Officers encountered 35‑year‑old Christina Miranda, who had a firearm held to the right side of her head. After issuing commands to drop the weapon, the officers used a taser, which had no effect. Miranda fled across Erie Avenue and allegedly pointed the firearm at the responding officers.
Firearm and Evidence
The officers, a 36‑year‑old man with 17 years on the force and a 25‑year‑old man with two years of service, both assigned to the department’s 25th police district, fired their handguns at Miranda, striking her multiple times. She was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead at 4:42 p.m. Police recovered a loaded .22‑caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number, one round in the chamber and 19 bullets in the magazine. Body‑worn cameras were worn and activated during the encounter.
Investigation
Miranda had been charged with aggravated assault on police and weapon offenses. No officers or civilians were injured. Officers Daniel Soler (36) and Victor Tiu (25) were placed on administrative duty pending an investigation, which remains ongoing.
Key Takeaways
- 35‑year‑old Christina Miranda was shot and died at 4:42 p.m. Sunday.
- Officers Daniel Soler and Victor Tiu fired multiple shots after she fled with a gun.
- A .22‑caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number was recovered at the scene.
The incident underscores the tensions between police and the community and highlights the ongoing investigation into the use of force.
