Former NFL player Doug Martin died Saturday after a struggle with police officers in Oakland, who were taking him into custody in connection with a reported break-in at a nearby home, police said.

Martin, who was an all-pro running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2012 to 2017, became unresponsive after being taken into custody and was transported to a local hospital for treatment after being provided medical aid by paramedics.

The 36-year-old died at the hospital, police said, and the cause of death has not yet been released.

According to a statement from the Oakland Police Department, officers were called to the area of Ettrick Street in regards to an individual who had reportedly broken into a home. Police were also notified about an individual having a medical emergency, which

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