All articles tagged with #oakland police
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Defector
Former NFL player Doug Martin died in police custody at age 36 after experiencing a mental health crisis; his family states he was seeking help and had fled his home due to disorientation, leading to his arrest and subsequent death, which is now under investigation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Former NFL running back Doug Martin died in police custody in Oakland after a brief struggle during an arrest related to a break-in; the cause of death is unknown, and multiple agencies are investigating.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Former NFL running back Doug Martin died at age 36 after a struggle with police during an arrest related to a break-in in Oakland; the cause of death is under investigation, and his family has been contacted by authorities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Former NFL star and Boise State running back Doug Martin died at age 36 while in Oakland police custody following a reported struggle during a police response to a home break-in. His death is under investigation, and police involved have been placed on administrative leave. Martin was a notable player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Boise State, known for his consistent rushing performance despite injuries.