The in-custody dying of former All-Professional operating again Doug Martin throughout a reported residence break-in early Saturday morning shall be investigated by numerous companies in compliance with state legal guidelines, the Oakland Police Division stated.
Martin, 36, died in a hospital after he grew to become unresponsive following his arrest by Oakland cops responding to the experiences of a break-in at a residence about two blocks from the Oakland zoo.
A press release launched by the police division stated the case shall be investigated by the division’s murder part and inside affairs bureau along with the Oakland Metropolis Police Fee, the Neighborhood Police Overview Company and the Alameda County District Lawyer’s Workplace.
“The Oakland Police Division stays dedicated to transparency. Nonetheless, to make sure the integrity of the investigation, the discharge of data should be restricted presently,” the assertion learn. “Further particulars shall be shared as quickly because the investigative course of permits and in compliance with the regulation.”
State regulation requires regulation enforcement companies to report any case by which an individual dies of their custody to the Lawyer Common inside 10 days.
The police division obtained almost simultaneous experiences of the break-in and an individual “experiencing a medical emergency” on the similar location, Oakland police advised KTVU-TV.
“Upon arrival, officers positioned the person contained in the residence,” the division stated. “Whereas making an attempt to detain the person, a short battle ensued. After being taken into custody, the person grew to become unresponsive.”
The officers concerned have been positioned on administrative go away.
Oakland Raiders operating again Doug Martin (28) carries the ball throughout a sport towards 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 operating 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 sport in 2017 — his final season in Tampa Bay — due to a concussion sustained through the Buccaneers’ opening drive towards the Atlanta Falcons. He returned, nevertheless, carrying the ball seven occasions earlier than being changed late within the first half. Martin sat out the following sport 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’s with nice disappointment to tell you all that Doug Martin handed away Saturday morning,” his household stated. “Reason behind dying is at the moment unconfirmed. Please respect our privateness presently.”
The Buccaneers posted a tribute to Martin on social media: “We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the sudden and sudden passing of Doug Martin. From his record-setting rookie season to his a number of Professional Bowl alternatives throughout his six seasons as a Buccaneer, Doug made a long-lasting affect on our franchise.”
