Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Jorge Valerio Martinez
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/02/2025
Location : North Aurora, Illinois
City : North Aurora
County : Kane
State : Illinois
Agency : North Aurora Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died during arrest/booking
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/02/2025, Jorge Valerio Martinez was pulled over by North Aurora police for an apparent license plate violation. Officers observed signs of intoxication, and Martinez was taken into custody. After being handcuffed and placed in a police vehicle, he reportedly collapsed. Officers removed him, attempted lifesaving measures, and transported him to Mercy Hospital in Aurora, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy determined cause of death as coronary artery disease, with acute cocaine intoxication contributing. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office found no evidence of wrongdoing by police and closed the case.
