Nov 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers operating again Doug Martin (22) in opposition to the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Aaron Doster-Imagn Photographs Former NFL All-Professional operating again Doug Martin died whereas in police custody throughout a weekend incident, the Oakland Police Division (OPD) confirmed on Monday.
The OPD described Martin, 36, as being “concerned” in a break-in at a residence in Oakland, with responding officers “trying to detain him.”
The assertion from the OPD added, “a quick wrestle occurred. After being taken into custody, Martin grew to become unresponsive.” He was taken by paramedics to a hospital, the place he later died.
The officers concerned within the incident have been positioned on administrative go away, per a number of reviews.
Martin, a local of Stockton, Calif., performed nearly all of his profession with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
TMZ and Fox have been among the many media organizations to verify Martin’s demise with folks near him on Sunday. A press release from his household offered to Fox learn: “It’s with nice disappointment to tell you all that Doug Martin handed away Saturday morning. Reason behind demise is at the moment unconfirmed. Please respect our privateness presently.”
Based on reviews, the incident — as is customary for in-custody deaths — is being investigated by the OPD’s murder unit and inside affairs bureau, the civilian-led Oakland police fee, the Group Police Assessment Company and the Alameda County District Lawyer’s Workplace.
The Buccaneers issued a press release on Sunday afternoon:
“We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the sudden and sudden passing of Doug Martin. From his record-setting rookie season in 2012 to his a number of Professional Bowl picks throughout his six seasons as a Buccaneer, Doug made an enduring affect on our franchise.”
After being chosen No. 31 total within the first spherical of the 2012 NFL Draft, Martin made a direct affect for the Buccaneers as a rookie, making the Professional Bowl and NFL All-Rookie Workforce after a 1,454-yard, 11-touchdown season.
Accidents hampered Martin all through the remainder of his profession, largely spent in Tampa Bay, although he added a second Professional Bowl look and 1,400-yard season in 2015, when he was a first-team All-Professional.
Regardless of the accidents, Martin managed to exceed 400 yards speeding each marketing campaign of his profession. That stage of consistency allowed him to position fourth on Tampa Bay’s all-time speeding yards chart with 4,633 yards over six seasons. He is additionally third all-time in Buccaneers speeding touchdowns, with 26.
He completed his seven-year profession with one season enjoying for the Oakland Raiders in 2018.
Martin was additionally one of many all-time greats for Boise State, speeding for 3,431 yards from 2007-11, putting him eighth on the college’s all-time speeding listing. He’s additionally sixth with 43 profession speeding touchdowns.
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