OAKLAND, Calif. — 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 …
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Oakland police confirm former NFL RB Doug Martin died in policy custody
Oakland police have confirmed that former NFL running back Doug Martin died in custody on Saturday, October 18. “Prior to his death, Martin was involved in a break-in at a residence in Oakland,” the Oakland Police Department said in a statement, via ESPN.com. “While responding officers were attempting to detain him, a brief struggle occurred. After being taken into custody, …
Read More »Former NFL player Doug Martin dies in police custody in California
Former National Football League (NFL) running back Doug Martin has died aged 36 while in police custody in California. The Oakland Police Department said the former American football star – who played for teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – died after being involved in an alleged home break-in and a struggle with officers on Saturday. “While attempting to detain …
Read More »Former NFL star Doug Martin died while in Oakland police custody
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 …
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Former Raider Doug Martin dies in Oakland police custody KRON4 RB Martin, former All-Pro with Bucs, dies at 36 ESPN Report: Doug Martin died in Oakland police custody NBC Sports Ex-NFL star Doug Martin identified as suspect who died in Oakland police custody KTVU Former Buc Doug Martin dead at 36; cause ‘unconfirmed,’ family says Tampa Bay Times Source link
Read More »Report: Doug Martin died in Oakland police custody
Details are emerging regarding the extremely untimely passing of former NFL running back Doug Martin, who died on Saturday at the age of 36. Jakob Rodgers of the Bay Area News Group reports that Martin died while in the custody of police in Oakland, California. Early Saturday, Oakland police were responding to reports of a home invasion in East Oakland. …
Read More »Ex-Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died after ‘brief struggle’ with police during break-in
Details are emerging regarding the shocking death of former Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, with the East Bay Times reporting his passing came while in police custody. Martin passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 36 after police were responding to a 4:15 a.m. ET home break-in in Oakland, Calif. allegedly involving Martin. Martin was reportedly already having …
Read More »Ex-NFL star ‘Muscle Hamster’ Doug Martin dies aged 36 ‘while in police custody’
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Former NFL star Doug Martin, a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, has died at the age of 36, reportedly …
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Former NFL All-Pro running back and Boise State star Doug Martin is dead at the age of 36, his family said in a statement on Sunday. TMZ and FOX were among the media organizations to confirm the news with people close to Martin. A statement from his family provided to FOX read: “It is with great sadness to inform you …
Read More »Doug Martin, former Buccaneers and Boise State RB, dies at 36 while reportedly in police custody
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died this weekend, his family confirmed Sunday afternoon. He was 36. Martin’s family said in a statement via Fox Sports’ Greg Auman that he died Saturday morning. “It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning,” his family said. “Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. …
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