Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Shooting of Bystander in Wynwood
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Miami, two police officers, a security company, and a Wynwood nightclub. The suit alleges negligence and excessive force in the 2025 fatal shooting of Evelyn Valdes, an "innocent bystander" who was…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 10, 2026 —
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Miami, two police officers, a security company, and the Electric Lady nightclub following the 2025 fatal shooting of Evelyn Valdes, who was reportedly an “innocent bystander” at the time of the incident.
The legal action, filed by representatives of Valdes, alleges negligence and the use of excessive force in connection with the shooting that occurred outside the Wynwood nightclub. Valdes was reportedly celebrating her birthday when the incident took place.
According to the lawsuit, the fatal shooting occurred during an altercation where police officers allegedly discharged their firearms without warning. Valdes was struck by gunfire while she was inside a vehicle.
The lawsuit further contends that there was an inadequate medical response following the shooting. It also points to a history of issues concerning the Miami Police Department’s practices regarding the use of deadly force.
The specific names of the two police officers involved, the security company, and details regarding the timeline of the altercation or the exact date of the shooting were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mackey on www.local10.com, see more information here.
