Former NFL star Doug Martin died while in Oakland

The in-custody death of former All-Pro working back Doug Martin during a reported home break-in early Saturday morning will likely be investigated by numerous companies in compliance with state legal guidelines, the Oakland Police Department said.

Martin, 36, died in a hospital after he turned unresponsive following his arrest by Oakland police officers responding to the stories of a break-in at a residence about two blocks from the Oakland zoo.

An announcement launched by the police division said the case will likely be investigated by the division’s murder part and inner affairs bureau in addition to the Oakland City Police Commission, the Community Police Review Agency and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.

“The Oakland Police Department remains committed to transparency. However, to ensure the integrity of the investigation, the release of information must be limited at this time,” the assertion read. “Additional details will be shared as soon as the investigative process allows and in compliance with the law.”

State law requires law enforcement companies to report any case in which a particular person dies in their custody to the Attorney General within 10 days.

The police division obtained almost simultaneous stories of the break-in and a particular person “experiencing a medical emergency” at the same location, Oakland police told KTVU-TV.

“Upon arrival, officers located the individual inside the residence,” the division said. “While attempting to detain the individual, a brief struggle ensued. After being taken into custody, the individual became unresponsive.”

The officers concerned have been positioned on administrative go away.

The last of Martin’s seven NFL seasons was with the Oakland Raiders in 2018. The 5-foot-9, 220-pound working back nicknamed the Muscle Hamster for his short, highly effective construct performed six years for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who acquired him in 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 whole by a rookie in NFL historical past. He also rushed for more than 1,400 yards in 2015 when he was named an All-Pro, and the Buccaneers signed him to a five-year, $35.75 million contract extension.

However, he was suspended 4 video games in December 2016 for violation of the NFL substance abuse coverage. He entered a treatment facility after testing constructive for Adderall and didn’t obtain $15 million in assured money.

Martin left a recreation in 2017 — his last season in Tampa Bay — because of a concussion sustained during the Buccaneers’ opening drive against the Atlanta Falcons. He returned, however, carrying the ball seven occasions before being changed late in the first half. Martin sat out the next recreation and performed sparingly the remaining of the season.

Martin, who was born in Oakland and attended high college in Stockton, signed a one-year deal in 2018 with the Raiders and rushed for 723 yards before retiring because of accidents.

Martin’s household launched a assertion Sunday addressing his death.

“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning,” his household said. “Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time.”

The Buccaneers posted a tribute to Martin on social media: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. From his record-setting rookie season to his multiple Pro Bowl selections during his six seasons as a Buccaneer, Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”