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Family of innocent bystander killed in Miami police-involved shooting files lawsuit
By Manuel Bojorquez at CBS4 Miami
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
The family of an innocent bystander killed during a police-involved shooting in Wynwood last year has filed a lawsuit against the city and other parties.Evelyn Valdes, 28, was fatally shot while in the backseat of a friend's car after an altercation at a nearby nightclub spilled into the street. Two
Key takeaway Evelyn Valdes, 28, was fatally shot while in the backseat of a friend's car after an altercation at a nearby nightclub spilled into the street.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The family of an innocent bystander killed during a police-involved shooting in Wynwood last year has filed a lawsuit against the city and other parties.Evelyn Valdes, 28, was fatally shot while in the backseat of a friend's car after an altercation at a nearby nightclub spilled into the street. Two
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