Tito Jackson suffered a medical emergency at a shopping mall before his death.
The late Jackson 5 singer died on Sunday, Sept. 15, and with the preliminary investigation still ongoing, police have confirmed he was taken by ambulance to the hospital earlier that evening following the incident in New Mexico.
“An officer was flagged down near the American Heritage Plaza located at 702 US Highway 491. The officer was alerted to an individual requiring medical attention and promptly requested an ambulance. The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Gallup, NM, where he was pronounced dead,” reads a press release from the Gallup Police Department reads.
A cause of death has yet to be given, but the person was identified as Tito Jackson.
“This information is derived from a preliminary investigation that is still ongoing. Investigators are actively interviewing witnesses and examining both physical and electronic records.
“The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve as additional evidence is gathered and analyzed,” GPD continued.
It’s been revealed his final post on Instagram came just days before his death when Tito shared his experience of visiting a shrine dedicated to Michael — who died in 2009 — during a trip to Germany.
“Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson. We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive,” the musician wrote alongside a picture of him admiring the memorial.
The brothers were in Germany as part of a tour as The Jacksons featuring Tito alongside his son Taryll, 49, and brothers Marlon, 67, and Jackie, 73.
Their final show together was in Munich on Sept. 10.
After Tito’s death, Taryll shared a statement alongside his brothers Taj, and TJ — who performed as pop group 3T — paying tribute to their father.
“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’
“Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops,” the trio wrote in a post on Instagram.
