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Former NFL star Doug Martin dies after struggle with police during arrest

Headline from The Oregonian

Police said in a statement that Martin was involved in a break-in and that a “brief struggle” happened as police were attempting to detain him. The department did not release any other details.

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  1. Fox10 Phoenix

    Ex-NFL star Doug Martin dead at 36 (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star running back Doug Martin has died, his family said on Sunday. He was 36.

  2. ABC 7 New York

    Doug Martin, former Oakland Raiders and Boise State running back, dies at 36, family says (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Doug Martin, the former All-Pro running back for the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died, his family said in a statement Sunday.

  3. Fox10 Phoenix

    Former NFL Pro Bowler Doug Martin dies at 36 (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Former NFL star running back Doug Martin has died. He was 36.

  4. CBS News

    Former NFL player Doug Martin died in Oakland police custody, officials say (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Officials with the Oakland Police Department said a man who died while in police custody over the weekend has been identified as former NFL player Doug Martin.

  5. KTVU San Francisco

    Ex-NFL star Doug Martin identified as suspect who died in Oakland police custody (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Sources confirmed to KTVU on Sunday evening that Martin died in a hospital after he became unresponsive following his arrest by OPD officers.

  6. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Doug Martin, former Oakland Raiders running back, dies in police custody: report (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    A man who died in Oakland Police custody Saturday morning was former Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin, a new report says.

  7. Fox2 Detroit

    Former NFL star Doug Martin dies while in California police custody: Report (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Former NFL star running back Doug Martin has died. He was 36.

  8. Local News 8

    Former Boise State legend Doug Martin dies at 36 (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Former NFL running back and Boise State legend Doug Martin has died. His family confirmed his passing on Saturday and asked for privacy during this difficult time. He was 36 years.

  9. WHEC Rochester

    Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Police in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody. Oakland Police say it happened early Saturday while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland. Police say Martin became unresponsive after being arrested.

  10. Bangor Daily News

    Former NFL player who died in police custody battled injuries and mental health challenges (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Doug Martin arrived on the campus of Boise State University nearly two decades ago to play football on its famed blue turf and, despite being a squat,

  11. The Oregonian

    Former NFL star Doug Martin dies after struggle with police during arrest (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Police said in a statement that Martin was involved in a break-in and that a “brief struggle” happened as police were attempting to detain him. The department did not release any other details.

  12. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Former NFL player Doug Martin died after being detained following Oakland home break-in, police say (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    We're learning more about an incident involving former NFL player Doug Martin who died in Oakland police custody over the weekend.

  13. East Idaho News

    Former Boise State, ex-NFL player Doug Martin died after police struggle (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    BOISE — Former Boise State Broncos football player Doug Martin died over the weekend while in police custody in Oakland after an alleged break-in, the law enforcement agency confirmed Monday. Martin, 36, of Stockton, California, a Boise State standout at running back and seven-year NFL player, died …

  14. KTVU San Francisco

    Former NFL star Doug Martin died in Oakland police custody as family sought mental health help (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    As the investigation continues into the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin, new details are emerging about what the 36-year-old was battling before he died in police custody.

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