The in-custody dying of former All-Professional working again Doug Martin throughout a reported residence break-in early Saturday morning might be investigated by varied businesses in compliance with state legal guidelines, the Oakland Police Division mentioned.
Martin, 36, died in a hospital after he turned unresponsive following his arrest by Oakland cops responding to the studies of a break-in at a residence about two blocks from the Oakland zoo.
A press release launched by the police division mentioned the case might be investigated by the division’s murder part and inside affairs bureau along with the Oakland Metropolis Police Fee, the Group Police Overview Company and the Alameda County District Legal professional’s Workplace.
“The Oakland Police Department remains committed to transparency. However, to ensure the integrity of the investigation, the release of information must be limited at this time,” the assertion learn. “Additional details will be shared as soon as the investigative process allows and in compliance with the law.”
State regulation requires regulation enforcement businesses to report any case wherein an individual dies of their custody to the Legal professional Common inside 10 days.
The police division obtained almost simultaneous studies of the break-in and an individual “experiencing a medical emergency” on the identical location, Oakland police informed KTVU-TV.
“Upon arrival, officers located the individual inside the residence,” the division mentioned. “While attempting to detain the individual, a brief struggle ensued. After being taken into custody, the individual became unresponsive.”
The officers concerned have been positioned on administrative go away.
Oakland Raiders working again Doug Martin (28) carries the ball throughout a recreation in opposition to the Denver Broncos in Oakland on Dec. 24, 2018.
(John Hefti / Related Press)
The final of Martin’s seven NFL seasons was with the Oakland Raiders in 2018. The 5-foot-9, 220-pound working again nicknamed the Muscle Hamster for his brief, highly effective construct performed six years for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who acquired him within the first spherical of the 2012 NFL draft out of Boise State.
Martin rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2012, the third-highest speeding complete by a rookie in NFL historical past. He additionally rushed for greater than 1,400 yards in 2015 when he was named an All-Professional, and the Buccaneers signed him to a five-year, $35.75 million contract extension.
Nonetheless, he was suspended 4 video games in December 2016 for violation of the NFL substance abuse coverage. He entered a therapy facility after testing optimistic for Adderall and didn’t obtain $15 million in assured cash.
Martin left a recreation in 2017 — his final season in Tampa Bay — due to a concussion sustained through the Buccaneers’ opening drive in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons. He returned, nonetheless, carrying the ball seven occasions earlier than being changed late within the first half. Martin sat out the following recreation and performed sparingly the remainder of the season.
Martin, who was born in Oakland and attended highschool in Stockton, signed a one-year deal in 2018 with the Raiders and rushed for 723 yards earlier than retiring due to accidents.
Martin’s household launched an announcement Sunday addressing his dying.
“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning,” his household mentioned. “Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time.”
The Buccaneers posted a tribute to Martin on social media: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. From his record-setting rookie season to his multiple Pro Bowl selections during his six seasons as a Buccaneer, Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”
