Former NFL Player Doug Martin Dies in Custody at 36
TL;DR
Doug Martin, former NFL running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died in police custody after a brief struggle during an attempted detention related to a break-in in Oakland. His death is under investigation, and his family has expressed sadness and requested privacy.
- Doug Martin, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, dies in police custody NBC News
- Cops: Ex-RB Martin died in custody after break-in ESPN
- Former NFL RB Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say NFL.com
- 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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