Former NFL RB Doug Martin Dies in Custody at 36
TL;DR
Former NFL running back Doug Martin died at age 36 after a struggle with police during his arrest related to a break-in in Oakland. He became unresponsive after being detained and was transported to a hospital where he died; the cause of death is pending an autopsy. Martin was a distinguished player with the Buccaneers, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, and his family has requested privacy during this tragic time.
- Former NFL RB Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say NFL.com
- Cops: Ex-RB Martin died in custody after break-in ESPN
- Former NFL player Doug Martin dies in police custody in California BBC
- Former Buccaneers All-Pro running back Doug Martin dies at 36 CNN
- Doug Martin's 'tragic' in-custody death under investigation by Oakland police USA Today
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