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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiOctober 28, 2026Miami-Dade County

Family of 28-year-old killed in police crossfire files amended complaint against Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office

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The family of a 28-year-old woman killed by a stray bullet during a police crossfire in Wynwood has filed an amended complaint against the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. The filing follows a recent prosecutor decision not to file criminal charges against the officers involved in the June 14, 2025 shooting. Attorneys for the family state that newly obtained body camera and surveillance footage contradict official accounts regarding de-escalation efforts and verbal commands.

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Why It Matters

The legal action challenges the state attorney's decision not to prosecute law enforcement officers involved in a fatal civilian shooting, shaping accountability standards and public trust in local prosecutorial reviews.

Key Facts

  • The family of 28-year-old Evelyn Valdes filed an amended complaint against the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office following a decision not to charge the officers involved in her death.
  • Evelyn Valdes was killed by a stray bullet while sitting inside her car celebrating her birthday during a police crossfire against an armed man.
  • The incident occurred on June 14, 2025, outside a club on Northwest 23rd Street in Miami’s Wynwood section.
  • Family attorney Ramon Rasco states that newly obtained body camera and city surveillance footage show no audio or evidence of officers issuing verbal commands before opening fire.
  • According to the family's attorney, footage captures Sergeant Herbelo telling another officer not to speak to anyone immediately after the shooting.
  • Prosecutors previously announced earlier in the month that they would not pursue criminal charges against the police officers involved.

Who's Mentioned

PersonJose Valdes“Sibling of the victim.”locationNorthwest 23rd Street“Location of the shooting outside a club.”locationWynwood“Section of Miami where the incident took place.”locationMiami“City where the shooting incident occurred.”OrganizationMiami-Dade State Attorney’s Office“Entity that declined to charge the officers involved in the shooting.”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news report.”PersonKristy Garcia“Mother of the victim.”PersonHerbelo“Sergeant identified by the family's attorney as firing the most shots.”PersonRamon Rasco“Attorney representing the victim's family.”PersonEvelyn Valdes“28-year-old victim killed in police crossfire.”