Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died in police custody early Saturday morning following an incident at a residence in Oakland, California, police confirmed Monday.
Oakland police reported that officers responded to a call about a break-in just after 4:15 a.m. Saturday and encountered Martin.
"Prior to his death, Martin was involved in a break-in at a residence in Oakland," according to a statement from the Oakland Police Department. "While responding officers were attempting to detain him, a brief struggle occurred. After being taken into custody, Martin became unresponsive.