"(Mike Carlson / Associated Press) The in-custody death of former All-Pro running back Doug Martin during a reported home break-in early Saturday morning will be investigated by various agencies in compliance with state laws, the Oakland Police Department said. Martin, 36, died in a hospital after he became unresponsive following his arrest by Oakland police officers responding to the reports of a break-in at a residence about two blocks from the Oakland zoo."
"The police department received nearly simultaneous reports of the break-in and a person "experiencing a medical emergency" at the same location, Oakland police told KTVU-TV. "Upon arrival, officers located the individual inside the residence," the department said. "While attempting to detain the individual, a brief struggle ensued. After being taken into custody, the individual became unresponsive." The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave."
Doug Martin, 36, a former All-Pro running back, died in a hospital after becoming unresponsive following his arrest by Oakland police at a reported home break-in near the Oakland zoo. The Oakland Police Department said the homicide section and internal affairs will investigate alongside the Oakland City Police Commission, the Community Police Review Agency and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. State law requires reporting any in-custody death to the Attorney General within 10 days. Officers said they received nearly simultaneous reports of a break-in and a medical emergency, found Martin inside, and reported a brief struggle before he became unresponsive. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave. Martin played seven NFL seasons, including six with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a final season with the Oakland Raiders in 2018.
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