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Doug Martin, 36, Dies After Reported In-Custody Medical Emergency in Oakland

Officials have opened multiple reviews, with the cause of death still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • Martin’s family said he died Saturday morning and asked for privacy, noting that no cause has been determined.
  • Local outlets including KTVU report police were called to a suspected break-in in East Oakland, a brief struggle occurred, and Martin became unresponsive after being taken into custody before later dying at a hospital.
  • Oakland police placed involved officers on administrative leave as inquiries proceed by the department’s homicide unit and internal affairs, the Oakland Police Commission, the Community Police Review Agency, and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
  • The Alameda County coroner has not publicly confirmed the identity in the in-custody case or an official cause of death, and authorities have not released a full account of the incident.
  • The Buccaneers and Boise State issued tributes to the two-time Pro Bowler and 2015 first-team All-Pro, who was a 2012 first-round pick and finished with 5,356 rushing yards over seven NFL seasons.