Former Oakland Raider Doug Martin died over the weekend while in Oakland police custody, authorities said.

The 36-year-old Martin was a former All-Pro running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played his final season with the Raiders.

The Oakland Police Department on Monday confirmed Martin died while in police custody following a reported break-in at a home.

Officers responding to the incident attempted to detain Martin when a brief struggle occurred, police said.

"After being taken into custody, Martin became unresponsive," police said in an update released Monday. "Paramedics responded to the scene, provided medical aid, and transported Martin to a local hospital, where he later died."

A cause of death was not immediately revealed.

Police initially reported the in-custody deat

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