TX Man Who Died In San Antonio BCSO Lobby Thursday Identified As Eddie Martinez Jr

SAN ANTONIO, TX. (THECOUNT) — Eddie Martinez Jr., has been identified as the Texas man who died while in the lobby Bexar County magistrates office Thursday night.

Martinez, 27, died shortly after being “sat down” by officers following his release, and then return, to the Bexar County magistrates office detention Thursday.

According to BCSO, Martinez departed the magistrates office Thursday evening but returned to the lobby a short time later and began “acting aggressive toward deputies”.

During the incident, he was detained and deputies sat him down in the lobby, according to BCSO. At some point, medical assistance was requested.

Emergency crews arrived on the scene and attempted to save his life using CPR, but it was too late. source

Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene.

BCSO said the incident remains under investigation and will provide more in-depth information when it becomes available.