Officials with the Oakland Police Department said a man who died while in police custody over the weekend has been identified as former NFL running back Doug Martin .

In a statement Monday, police confirmed Martin died following a reported break-in at a home on Ettrick Street shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday. Police said Martin was involved in the break-in and when officers attempted to detain him, a brief struggle occurred.

Martin became unresponsive after being taken into custody, police said. Paramedics responded to the scene and rendered aid.

Police said Martin was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

"Since Saturday, OPD has been in contact with Martin's family. The family has requested privacy as they grieve this tragic loss," Oakland police said in a statement.

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