Tito Jackson Suffered Medical Emergency Near Mall Before Death

Tito Jackson suffered a medical emergency close to a mall in Gallup, New Mexico, simply hours earlier than his demise, in line with a press launch from the Gallup Police Division.

Jackson, who died on Sunday, September 15, succumbed to a suspected coronary heart assault whereas driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma. The unique member of The Jackson 5 was 70 years outdated. 

On Monday, September 16, the Gallup Police Division launched a press release with new particulars on Jackson’s demise. At roughly 6:17 p.m. PT, an officer “was flagged down close to the American Heritage Plaza positioned at 702 U.S. Freeway 491. The officer was alerted to a person requiring medical consideration and promptly requested an ambulance.”

The press launch continued, “The person was subsequently transported to a neighborhood hospital in Gallup, New Mexico, the place he was pronounced useless. Following this, the hospital requested the presence of detectives and the Workplace of the Medical Investigator. The deceased has been recognized as 70-year-old Toriano ‘Tito’ Jackson from Tulsa Oklahoma.”

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An investigation is “nonetheless ongoing” and investigators are within the means of “interviewing witnesses,” the division said.

Earlier Monday, Jackson’s sons Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson, greatest referred to as the pop group 3T, addressed their loss by way of Instagram. (Tito shared his three kids with ex-wife Delores “Dee Dee” Martes, who died in 1994.)

“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Corridor of Famer Tito Jackson is now not with us,” the trio wrote alongside a sequence of images spanning their father’s life. “We’re shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an unimaginable man who cared about everybody and their well-being.”

“A few of you could know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some could know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’ However, he might be missed tremendously. It should ceaselessly be ‘Tito Time’ for us,” they continued. “Please bear in mind to do what our father at all times preached and that’s ‘Love One One other.’ We love you Pops.”

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In addition to his three sons and grandchildren, Jackson leaves behind his mom, Katherine, and siblings Rebbie, Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, Jackie, La Toya and Janet Jackson. 

Earlier than his demise, Tito had been touring in Europe with Marlon and Jackie as The Jacksons. Whereas visiting Munich, Germany, he paid tribute to their late brother, Michael Jackson, by way of Instagram on Wednesday, September 11. 

“Earlier than our present in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the gorgeous memorial devoted to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson,” he captioned a photograph of a memorial devoted to the “Thriller” celebrity. “We’re deeply grateful for this particular place that honors not solely his reminiscence but additionally our shared legacy. Thanks for preserving his spirit alive.”