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NFL Star Doug Martin Dies in Police Custody After Arrest

3/16/2026

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Doug Martin, an NFL star, died in police custody in Oakland, California, on October 18, 2025, after a struggle during his arrest.
Bodycam footage shows Martin acting erratically before officers attempted to detain him.
His family had called 911 due to concerns about his mental health.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expressed condolences.
The investigation is ongoing, with autopsy results awaited and possible consideration of chronic traumatic encephalopathy as a factor.

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Doug Martin, an NFL star, died in police custody in Oakland, California, on October 18, 2025, after a struggle during his arrest.
Bodycam footage shows Martin acting erratically before officers attempted to detain him.
His family had called 911 due to concerns about his mental health.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expressed condolences.
The investigation is ongoing, with autopsy results awaited and possible consideration of chronic traumatic encephalopathy as a factor.