Former Raiders RB Doug Martin died in Police Custody | Reports show there was a struggle with police
Several Oakland Police officers were placed on Administrative paid leave this weekend after former NFL running back Doug Martin died in their custody.
According to reports, Doug Martin, 36, the former Raiders and Buccaneers running back was taken to a hospital where he later died, after police responded to a home break-in early Saturday near the Oakland Zoo.
Officers say the suspected burglar was experiencing a medical emergency. They claim a brief struggle occurred, and the individual became unresponsive.
Paramedics provided aid before he was taken to the hospital where he later died.
The cause of death has not been determined yet, but the investigation involving several agencies is ongoing.
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