CHICAGO, IL — Chicago Police Sergeant Timothy Martin, 49, died Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after being found unresponsive while on duty at the Chicago Police Department’s 17th District station in Albany Park. Police have described the death as an apparent suicide, although the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not issued a final determination of the cause or manner of death.
Martin, a resident of Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood, had served with the Chicago Police Department for nearly 26 years. He joined the department in December 2000 and was approximately one month away from his 26th service anniversary.
The incident was reported by multiple Chicago news organizations, including the Chicago Sun-Times and ABC7 Chicago.
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Officer Found Unresponsive at 17th District Station
According to information attributed to the Chicago Police Department, Martin was discovered unresponsive shortly before 12:20 p.m. on November 10 at the Albany Park District police station, located at 4650 North Pulaski Road.
Martin was on duty when the incident occurred.
Emergency personnel transported him to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 1:14 p.m., according to information attributed to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Police characterized the incident as an apparent suicide but did not publicly disclose the specific nature of Martin’s injuries in the initial reporting.
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Medical Examiner Investigation
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased officer as Timothy Martin, 49.
An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to initial reporting.
As of the morning of November 11, a final medical examiner determination of the cause and manner of death had not been confirmed in the publicly available reports reviewed by Cop Talk TRUTH.
Although police have described the incident as an apparent suicide, that preliminary characterization should not be confused with a final finding by the medical examiner.
The medical examiner’s office is responsible for investigating qualifying deaths and determining their cause and manner.
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Nearly 26 Years of Chicago Police Service
Martin began his employment with the Chicago Police Department in December 2000.
At the time of his death, he had completed nearly 26 years of service.
News coverage identified Martin as a sergeant, although the initial police statement referenced in reporting did not publicly identify him by name.
Additional information regarding his assignments, departmental career, and any official memorial arrangements had not been confirmed in the sources reviewed.
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Current Status — November 11, 2026
As of publication, the following information has been reported:
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Identity: Timothy Martin, 49, identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Rank: Sergeant, according to published reporting.
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Incident date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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Location: Chicago Police Department 17th District, 4650 North Pulaski Road.
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Duty status: On duty at the time he was found.
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Death: Pronounced at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center at 1:14 p.m.
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Preliminary circumstances: Police described the death as an apparent suicide.
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Medical examiner findings: Final cause and manner of death not yet confirmed in reviewed reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Timothy Martin?
Timothy Martin was a 49-year-old Chicago police sergeant who joined the department in December 2000 and had served for nearly 26 years.
Where was Sergeant Martin found?
He was found unresponsive at the Chicago Police Department’s Albany Park 17th District station at 4650 North Pulaski Road.
Was Martin on duty at the time?
Yes. Chicago police confirmed that he was on duty when he was discovered.
Has his death officially been ruled a suicide?
Not as of the latest verified reporting reviewed for this article. Police described the death as an apparent suicide, but a final ruling from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office had not been confirmed.
When did the incident occur?
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, shortly before 12:20 p.m., according to the initial police timeline reported by the Chicago Tribune.
Sources and Reporting
This article is based on information attributed to the Chicago Police Department and Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, as reported by Chicago news outlets.
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