Family challenges police account after man dies in Irving custody during traffic stop

24 March 2026, 4:23 pm

IRVING, Texas — The final moments of Homer Cortez’s life were captured on video, but much of what happened remains out of public view. Cell phone video recorded by a witness captures Cortez screaming ...... Read More »

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