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Cops: Ex-RB Martin died in custody after break-in
Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died in police custody early Saturday morning after an incident at a residence in Oakland, California, police confirmed Monday.
Oakland police reported that officers responded to a call about a break-in just after 4:15 a.m. Saturday and encountered Martin.
"Prior to his death, Martin was involved in a break-in at a residence in Oakland," according to a statement from the Oakland Police Department. "While responding officers were attempting to detain him, a brief struggle occurred. After being taken into custody, Martin became unresponsive.
"Paramedics responded to the scene, provided medical aid, and transported Martin to a local hospital, where he later died."
Doug Martin, former Buccaneers and Boise State RB, dies at 36 while in police custody
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died after an incident with police officers that were taking him into custody in Oakland on Saturday morning, officials confirmed on Monday.
Martin, police said, was involved in a break-in early on Saturday. A "brief struggle" occurred as police were attempting to detain him, and then they said that he became unresponsive shortly after being arrested. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. He was 36.
Martin's agent, Brian Murphy, released a statement on Monday night confirming that Martin had been dealing with mental health issues and his family was seeking assistance for him when the incident occurred on Saturday.
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Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say
Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland, police said Monday.
Martin, best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, became unresponsive after being arrested early Saturday, according to a statement released by the Oakland Police Department.
Martin was transported by paramedics to a hospital where he died, police said. He was 36. A cause of death has not been released. An autopsy will be conducted, the Alameda County Coronerâs Office said.
Police said in a statement that Martin was involved in a break-in and that a âbrief struggleâ happened as police were attempting to detain him. The department did not release any other details.
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