Woman killed after being shot by officers in North Philadelphia identified

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A woman has died after she was shot by an officer early Sunday morning in North Philadelphia, according to police.

The incident occurred just before 4:15 a.m.

Officers responded to reports of a person with a gun in the 900 block of Erie Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers say they found the 35-year-old Christina Miranda holding a firearm to her head.

Police say Miranda ignored commands to drop the weapon.

One officer deployed his taser, which struck Miranda, but had no effect.

Miranda then fled across Erie Avenue and allegedly pointed the firearm in the direction of police.

Two officers then discharged their weapons, striking Miranda multiple times.

Officers transported Miranda to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:42p.m.

Police say a handgun with a removed serial number was recovered at the scene.

No officers or other civilians were injured.

The investigation is under review by the PPD's Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Unit, PPD's Internal Affairs Bureau, and by the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.

Per departmental policy, the officers who discharged their weapons have been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.