Details emerge in death of ex-NFL star Doug Martin

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Details around the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin began to trickle out on Sunday after his family said that he had passed away.

The former NFL star was identified as the man who died in police custody on Saturday after Oakland police responded to a report about a burglary, KTVU reported on Sunday. Police announced there had been a custody death but didn’t identify the person.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 7, 2014. (Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports)

Police said in a news release that officers responded to a report of a break-in at 4:15 a.m. local time. Authorities said that, at the same time, "officers were notified of an individual who was experiencing a medical emergency and was believed to be the same individual related to the break-in."

"A brief struggle ensued" when responding officers attempted to detain the individual, police said. The individual then became "unresponsive."

"Paramedic personnel arrived, provided medical aid, and transported the individual to an area hospital for further treatment. Unfortunately, the individual later died at the hospital," police said.

"In accordance with OPD policy, the officer(s) involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave."

Martin’s family announced that he had died in a statement to FOX Sports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) works out prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Raymond James Stadium on Nov. 30, 2014. (Kim Klement/USA