Overview
- Oakland police said officers responding to a reported break-in at about 4:15 a.m. Saturday encountered Martin, a brief struggle occurred during detention, and he became unresponsive before being transported to a hospital where he died.
- The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave, and the case is being reviewed by OPD’s Homicide Section and Internal Affairs, the Oakland Police Commission, the CPRA, and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
- The Alameda County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be conducted, and no cause of death has been released.
- Martin’s family confirmed his death and requested privacy, and police said they have been in contact with the family.
- The two-time Pro Bowler and 2015 first-team All-Pro rushed for 5,356 yards in his NFL career, and the Buccaneers and the league issued statements mourning his passing.