Doug Martin, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, dies in police custody

Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died in police custody, the Oakland, California, Police Department confirmed.

Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died in police custody, the Oakland, California, Police Department confirmed. He was 36.

Police announced Saturday in a news release on Facebook that an in-custody death occurred just after 4:15 a.m.

Police confirmed to NBC News on Monday that the person who died in custody was Doug Martin.

"Prior to his death, Martin was involved in a break-in at a residence in Oakland," the police department said. "While responding officers were attempting to detain him, a brief struggle occurred. After being taken into custody, Martin became unresponsive."

Paramedics arrived and took Martin to a hospital, where he later died, police said.