Evelyn Valdes
Coverage of Evelyn Valdes in the Nexus archive.
- Mother of woman killed in 2025 Wynwood crossfire demands answers
Evelyn Valdes, 28, was killed in a 2025 police-involved crossfire outside a Miami nightclub. Her mother, Kristy Garcia, demands accountability as the family sues the police department for excessive force and lack of transparency. Officers returned to work 13 days after the fatal shooting.
- New video emerges as family of bystander killed in 2025 Miami police shooting files federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit has been filed by the family of Evelyn Valdes, a 28-year-old bystander killed in a 2025 Miami police shooting, alleging negligence and excessive force. Surveillance video shows officers firing 10-11 rounds during a confrontation outside the Electric Lady nightclub, resulting in Valdes' death and injuries to others.
- Family of woman killed in 2025 Wynwood crossfire while celebrating birthday sues police for reckless actions
Evelyn Valdes, 28, was killed in a 2025 Miami police crossfire during a birthday celebration after officers fired on an armed man. Her family now sues the police department, alleging reckless actions and failure to de-escalate, with officers involved returning to duty within 13 days.
- Family sues city of Miami, officers, nightclub & security company over fatal Wynwood police shooting
A federal lawsuit accuses the city of Miami, two police officers, a security company, and a Wynwood nightclub of negligence and excessive force in the 2025 fatal shooting of Evelyn Valdes, an 'innocent bystander' killed during a police confrontation outside the Electric Lady nightclub. The complaint alleges officers fired without warning, failed to provide timely medical care, and that the defendants neglected safety protocols.