Death by Cop  2026

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Homer Joel Cortez Jr.

Age : 48

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/23/2026

Location : North Belt Line Road and Cross Country Trail

City : Irving

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Irving Police Department

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died during arrest during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/23/2026, Irving Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop near North Belt Line Road and Cross Country Trail during a narcotics investigation. Officers attempted to arrest the driver for possession of narcotics and a physical struggle occurred. After officers restrained him, they observed he had sustained injuries during the struggle. Irving Fire Department transported him to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The Dallas County Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death. The Dallas County Public Integrity Unit is investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/irving-police-department-in-custody-death-investigation-belt-line-road-traffic-stop/