Man charged in accidental shooting death of girl, 7, in Juniata Park

Monday, November 4, 2024 12:27PM ET
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man has been charged in connection with the accidental shooting death of a 7-year-old girl in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia.

Alan Nguyen, 24, faces charges of Involuntary Manslaughter, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

Alan Nguyen



Mia Andujar, 7, was shot in the face at a home on the 3800 block of I Street on Sunday afternoon.

Police believe Mia and a 2-year-old were alone in a second-floor bedroom with an unsecured gun.



Investigators had initially said a second adult in the home would also face charges, but so far Nguyen is the only person charged.

Police say the investigation into this fatal shooting continues.
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