Hospital Requested Detectives And Medical Investigator After Tito Jackson’s Death
New details have surfaced after the death of Tito Jackson.
The police department in Gallup, NM has released a statement on the events that occurred hours before his passing. According to investigators, Jackson experienced a medical emergency near the American Heritage Plaza Mall before being transported by ambulance to a medical facility.
“The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Gallup, NM, where he was pronounced dead,” the statement from law enforcement explains. “Following this, the hospital requested the presence of detectives and the Office of the Medical Investigator.
“Investigators are actively interviewing witnesses and examining both physical and electronic records,” the memo added. “The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve as additional evidence is gathered and analyzed.”
Tito, born Toriano Adaryll Jackson, died on Sunday (Sept. 15) at the age of 70. His sons Taj, Taryll, and TJ announced his passing in an Instagram post writing “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.”
His death was also confirmed by longtime Jackson family friend and former family manager Steve Manning. Although his cause of death is unknown, they believe he suffered a heart attack while traveling from New Mexico to Oklahoma.
Along with his children, Tito Jackson is survived by brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, and Jackie; sisters Janet, Rebbie, and La Toya; and mother, Katherine.
VIBE sends our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Tito Jackson.
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