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break-in

noun as in trespass

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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died in police custody following a struggle with officers investigating a break-in, police in California confirmed on Monday.

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The Oakland Police Department said the former American football star - who played for teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - died after being involved in an alleged home break-in and a struggle with officers on Saturday.

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Martin, 36, died in a hospital after he became unresponsive following his arrest by Oakland police officers responding to the reports of a break-in at a residence about two blocks from the Oakland zoo.

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A gunman opened fire at Drake’s home in Toronto, wounding a security guard, and there were break-in attempts at the house, according to the suit.

South Wales Police said a police helicopter arrived at the museum within five minutes of the break-in in the early hours of 6 October.

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