Homer Joel Cortez Jr., a 48-year-old man, died in police custody in Irving, Texas, on February 23, 2023, after a traffic stop. The medical examiner has ruled his death a homicide, attributing it to blunt force injuries and physical restraint, specifically prone positioning. Cortez's family attorney, Ray Galvan, expressed that the findings validate their concerns and hope for accountability. Witness accounts challenge the police narrative, stating Cortez complied with officers before being forcibly restrained, tased multiple times, and left face down on the ground. The police had claimed he resisted arrest for narcotics possession, but the witness's affidavit contradicts this, detailing the excessive force used during his arrest. As the investigation continues, Galvan emphasizes the need for a review of police training and practices regarding the use of force and recognizing distress.