Ex-Raiders Star Doug Martin Passes Away While in Oakland Police Custody

Doug Martin, a former NFL All-Pro running back, passed away on Saturday following an encounter with Oakland police officers, according to a source who confirmed the news to local affiliate KRON4.

Officers from the Oakland Police Department were dispatched just after 4:15 a.m. to the 11000 block of Ettrick Street in the Chabot Park area. They were responding to a report of a home intrusion, allegedly involving Martin. During this time, authorities were also informed that Martin was experiencing a medical emergency.

Upon arrival, police discovered Martin inside the residence and, after a brief struggle, took him into custody. Unfortunately, shortly afterward, Martin became unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later passed away at the age of 36.

In a statement to Fox Sports, Martin’s family mentioned on Sunday that the cause of his death has yet to be determined.

It is unknown if Martin had any connection to the Chabot Park residence. No further details of the incident were released by authorities.

Martin, who was born in Oakland, spent six of his seven NFL seasons playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2012-2017. He played his final season with the Oakland Raiders in 2018.

Martin had a career year in 2015 when he was named first-team All-Pro after rushing for 1,402 yards and six touchdowns.

The involved Oakland police officers were placed on paid administrative leave per department policy. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will investigate the in-custody death, along with OPD’s Homicide Section and Internal Affairs Bureau, the Oakland City Police Commission and the Community Police Review Agency.

KRON4’s Aaron Tolentino contributed to this report.

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