Miami‑Dade officials have released the body‑camera video from the June 14, 2025 police shooting that took place outside the Electric Lady nightclub in Wynwood. The footage, captured by Officer Dorian Acosta, shows a tense confrontation that ended with officers opening fire on armed suspect Norman Lindo Jr., killing him, and unintentionally striking 28‑year‑old Evelyn Valdés, a passenger in a nearby vehicle.
What the video shows
The video begins with a quiet street scene before a sergeant, identified as Sergeant Jose Cabrera, is seen drawing his weapon on the left side of the frame. Lindo, who had been involved in an altercation outside the club, is approached by Sergeant Javier Herbello and Officer Acosta. According to the Miami‑Dade State Attorney’s Office memo, officers ordered Lindo to drop his firearm. When he failed to comply, the three officers fired multiple rounds, striking Lindo several times. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Shortly after the gunfire, the camera captures the impact on a passing car. Evelyn Valdés, who was celebrating her birthday and sat in the rear seat, was hit by a stray bullet and rushed to a local hospital, where she later died. The club’s manager was also struck but survived after receiving medical care.
Legal justification
The State Attorney’s Office memo, released this month, concluded that the officers’ use of deadly force was justified. The memo states, “Based on the totality of the circumstances, the officers’ use of deadly force was justified, as the evidence shows that Lindo Jr. was aggressively brandishing a firearm in a crowded street.” It further notes that it was reasonable for the officers to believe their lives, as well as the lives of patrons and pedestrians, were in danger.
Reactions and next steps
Evelyn Valdés’ mother, Kristy “Dee” Garcia, filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit against the officers and the city, alleging excessive force, negligence, and wrongful death. Garcia released a statement expressing disappointment with the decision not to charge the officers, saying the State Attorney’s office’s memo would not be the “last word on Evelyn.”
Attorney Ramon Rasco, representing the Valdés family, echoed the family’s frustration, citing a lack of transparency in the investigation. Two of the three officers returned to full duty within two weeks of the shooting, while the third was reassigned to the real‑time crime center pending further review.
Community impact
The incident has reignited discussions about police use of force in Miami‑Dade County. While the memo supports the officers’ actions, community members and advocacy groups continue to call for greater accountability and clearer protocols for armed confrontations in public spaces.
Surveillance video obtained by NBC6 corroborates the body‑cam footage, showing the altercation outside the nightclub and the subsequent police response. The release of the video aims to provide transparency to the public and to address lingering questions about the shooting.
Local officials have indicated that the investigation remains open for any further evidence, and the State Attorney’s office will continue to monitor the case as it proceeds through the civil litigation process.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
