When Accountability is a Matter of Life and Death
This ain't your average courtroom skirmish. Shamieh Law has now entered the ring, going head-to-head with the Shreveport Police Department and the City of Shreveport, demanding answers that are long overdue. On February 3, 2026, a police cruiser—sans emergency lights—rammed into Evelyn Alexander at 7 PM on Greenwood Road. Imagine being her daughters, Dawn and Nyota Lair, seeking justice while drowning in grief and unanswered questions. That's a raw deal.
Playing With Lives: Lights Out
The details are as stark as they are shocking. Alexander, at 75, wasn't asking for trouble; she just happened to be at the wrong place when a Shreveport Police cruiser, responding to a call about an 'allegedly armed individual,' hit her. Odds are you'll find more flashing lights at a kids' birthday party than there were on this patrol car that fateful evening. No emergency lights? Who's calling the shots here?
The SPD admitted to operating without the lights. That’s some heavy admission, folks.
Now, it isn't like Shamieh Law's just slinging accusations. They've put down hard claims in court: Officer John Doe ignored the basics—looking where he was going, operating a vehicle safely, and crucially, flipping on the darn lights. And it doesn't stop at Doe. The lawsuit pulls no punches, pointing the finger at the City's policies, training—or lack thereof—and supervision that allegedly paved the way to tragedy.
Demanding Justice: The Legal Rumble
The Fight in the Federal Arena
June 15, 2026, marks the official clock-in time for this legal battle, filed under Case No. 5:26-cv-02035 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. For these daughters, the lawsuit isn't just about compensation; it's about accountability. Ramez Shamieh, the firm's head honcho, says this is merely step one in peeling back the layers of promises unfulfilled by public protectors.
This lawsuit crisscrosses allegations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983—words that lay down the law when folks in power abuse their positions. Municipal liability? Check. Negligence? Absolutely. Wrongful death and survival actions? It paints a picture too vivid to ignore.
Building the Case with Unseen Evidence
A successful suit hinges on evidence, and Shamieh Law isn't taking any chances. They're calling for the preservation of a breadcrumb trail of evidence—from body cams to dashcams, dispatch audio to GPS records. It's like assembling a jigsaw puzzle where every piece tells a story of either oversight or plain old neglect. A missing officer's name looms over this saga, but don't bet that this will stay shadowed for long.
- Body cam and dashcam recordings
- Dispatch audio and CAD records
- GPS data and training records
- Crash reconstruction materials
When the Law Firm Makes a Stand
A law firm like Shamieh's isn't new to the rodeo; they know their way around a courtroom, especially when facing Goliaths like municipal entities. With the case's complexities, no doubt their expertise in civil rights and personal injury will drive the narrative forward—and not without a few scuffs and bruises.
For Shreveport's future, for Evelyn's memory, a precedent could reshape protocols that protect citizens more than they shield mistakes.
The daughters aren't just after justice—they're demanding an end to silence.
It's clear that this lawsuit doesn't just seek compensation—it's a call for change. If public departments overlook the very safety nets designed to protect the populace, then it's high time to flip the switch on the red and blues.
