Cicero police arrest suspect in 2016 murder of Julio Servin

The Cicero Police Department announces an arrest in connection with the 2016 murder of Julio Servin.

On August 21, 2016, officers responded to a report of shots fired near 5539 W. Cermak Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered 22-year-old Julio Servin lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Following an investigation, 19-year-old Victor Martinez of Cicero was identified as the suspect. Martinez fled to Mexico shortly after the incident. Detectives worked closely with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office – Felony Review Unit and obtained an arrest warrant for first-degree murder.

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Victor Martinez was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service upon his arrival at Midway International Airport. Custody was later transferred to Detectives of the Cicero Police Department.

19-year-old Victor Martinez charged by Cicero police in 2016 murder

On May 2, 2025, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved two counts of first-degree murder against Victor Martinez.

The Cicero Police Department thanks all law enforcement partners, in particular the US Marshals Service, who contributed to this arrest.

The Cicero Police Department wishes to remind the public that the reported charges do not constitute proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty and is entitled to a fair trial in which the government bears the burden of establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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