Ex-NFL running back Doug Martin dies in Oakland police custody, sources say

OAKLAND Doug Martin a former running back for the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers died while in Oakland police custody early Saturday morning multiple sources close to the research notified this news organization on Sunday Martin died at a hospital after being contacted by Oakland police who were responding to reports of a home break-in just after a m in East Oakland the sources explained His cause of death has yet to be determined and the circumstance remains under review by multiple local law enforcement agencies A declaration distributed by Martin s family sought for privacy at this time It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning the comment read Cause of death is at this moment unconfirmed When reached Sunday evening a family member referred back to the comment Born in Oakland and raised in Stockton Martin spent seven seasons in the NFL He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round No overall out of Boise State and spent six years with the crew before finishing his career with the Oakland Raiders The episode began when Oakland police were called about person who had broken into a home on the block of Ettrick Street in a hills neighborhood near the Oakland Zoo Police simultaneously received notice that the suspected burglar was having a therapeutic emergency according to a declaration by the Oakland Police Department A brief struggle ensued when officers contacted the suspected burglar police mentioned The person then became unresponsive after being taken into custody according to Oakland police After receiving clinical aid by paramedics on scene the person was taken to a hospital where they later died the department s announcement announced The Alameda County Coroner s Office has yet to release the name of the person who died Police who were involved in the situation have been placed on administrative leave following department protocol As is customary following in-custody deaths what happened is being investigated by the Oakland Police Department s Homicide Section OPD s Internal Affairs Bureau the Oakland City Police Commission the Area Police Review Agency and the Alameda County District Attorney s Office Martin starred collegiately at Boise State leaving the school in as the third-leading rusher in venture history During his four years in Boise after prepping at St Mary s-Stockton he rushed for more than yards and touchdowns as the Broncos remained a powerhouse in the Mountain West under coach Chris Peterson His rookie season in Tampa Bay was his bulk productive as a pro Martin rushed for yards and touchdowns earning his first of two career Pro Bowl appearances Martin s true breakout performance was a -yard four-touchdown battle in a win over the Raiders at the Coliseum Though his career was marked by flashes of brilliance including another -yard rushing season in it was also marred by injuries and off-field challenges In Martin was suspended four games for violating the NFL s substance abuse strategy after testing positive for a banned substance He later sought restoration and publicly expressed regret vowing to rebuild his medical and reputation Related Articles One simple thing largest part of us fail to do to protect homes against wildfires Break-in suspect dies in custody Oakland Police Department says Two teens shot in Stockton s Civic District Monterey County jury finds man guilty in child molestation circumstance Marc Benioff apologizes for suggesting National Guard be sent to SF After six seasons in Tampa Bay Martin signed with the Raiders in rushing for yards and four touchdowns in his return to Northern California Martin retired quietly after the season with yards and touchdowns over seven seasons We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin the Bucs disclosed in a report From his record-setting rookie season in to his multiple Pro Bowl selections during his six seasons as a Buccaneer Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise Check back for updates to this growing story Jakob Rodgers is a senior latest news reporter Call text or send him an encrypted message via Signal at - - or email him at jrodgers bayareanewsgroup com