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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.