OAKLAND, Calif. -- The death of a well-known former NFL player while in Oakland police custody over the weekend is generating an outcry from the community, with friends saying Doug Martin struggled with mental health issues as police continue their investigation.

Close friends of former NFL running back Doug Martin grieved his tragic death at a home in the Oakland Hills over the weekend, where police say he was involved in a break-in after a struggle with police; they say he became unresponsive and died while in custody.

Martin's former agent said Martin privately battled mental health issues, "Doug's parents were actively seeking medical assistance for him and had contacted authorities for support. Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented Doug fled his home during the night and entered a

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