The Jackson 5’s Tito Jackson experienced some sort of medical emergency before he died Sunday in New Mexico, according to local law enforcement officials.

Shedding light on some of the circumstances that led to the late Jacksons guitarist’s death, the Gallup Police Department reported Monday that one of its officers had been flagged down by a person at the American Heritage Plaza, saying there was “an individual requiring medical attention” and requesting an ambulance. The ailing individual was later identified as Jackson, the brother of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson and R&B superstar Janet Jackson.

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“The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Gallup, N.M., where he was pronounced dead. Following this, the hospital requested the presence of detectives and the Office of the Medical Investigator,” the agency said in a statement on its Facebook account. “The deceased has been identified as 70-year-old Toriano ‘Tito’ Jackson from Tulsa, Oklahoma.”

The department added that the information came from a preliminary investigation that was ongoing and said investigators were actively interviewing witnesses and examining physical and electronic records. It noted that the department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances “may evolve as additional evidence is gathered and analyzed.”

Gallup police did not immediately respond Tuesday to The Times’ requests for additional comment.

An autopsy has been scheduled, and Jackson’s cause of death will be determined, a spokesperson for the Office of the Medical Investigator at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque confirmed Tuesday. It typically takes six to eight weeks to complete a full autopsy report, allowing for toxicology and histology tests to be completed.

Jackson’s three sons — who make up the music group 3T — announced their father’s death late Sunday with a family statement. At the time, they did not disclose a cause of death or details about when, where or how he died. However, they did say that they were “shocked, saddened and heartbroken.” Representatives for Jackson did not immediately respond to The Times’ requests for comment.

“Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” sons Taj, Taryll and TJ said in a statement posted on 3T’s Instagram. “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.”

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In a separate tribute, TJ Jackson wrote that his father’s death was “crushing” him, alluding to his mother’s death in 1994, which led to a second-degree murder conviction against a man she had been dating.

“Losing a parent is extremely tough. Losing both in the way I have has given me an incredibly unwelcoming feeling and a paranoia that I will have to overcome,” he wrote on Instagram.

“Specifically regarding my father, I am trying to celebrate the many amazing experiences I’ve enjoyed with him but truthfully I can’t stand knowing he isn’t here,” he added. “He has always exemplified strength, toughness and poise. Simply put, he wasn’t supposed to go this soon. It just goes to show we never know when it’s our time.”

Taryll Jackson noted in a separate tribute that he had “just checked” on his father earlier in the day.

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“People are hurting, crying and devastated. You were so loved!,” he wrote i on Instagram. “You touched so many people and impacted so many lives. You were strong, gentle and kind with the warmest smile. Your laugh was genuine. Your heart was gold. Down to earth, loving, easy going and just so cool. It’s always been a goal to be on stage with The Jacksons but when anyone asked me about my experience, I would always say what I enjoy most is spending time with you,” he wrote.

Taj Jackson posted a series of photos with his father, writing in the caption, “My legend. Pops.”

Tito Jackson, the third-eldest child in the Jackson family, is the first person since Michael Jackson to die from that generation of the family. Patriarch Joe Jackson died in 2018.

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The police department of Gallup, New Mexico, has shared details of the events that occurred in the hours prior to the death of Tito Jackson on Sunday evening. The musician experienced a medical emergency near the American Heritage Plaza mall before being transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead at the age of 70.

According to a statement from the Gallup Police Department, an officer stationed near the mall requested an ambulance after being informed of an individual who required immediate medical attention. “The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Gallup, NM, where he was pronounced dead,” the statement reads. “Following this, the hospital requested the presence of detectives and the Office of the Medical Investigator.”

Jackson was traveling on a road trip at the time. While the exact cause of death has yet to be revealed, a preliminary investigation is still ongoing. “Investigators are actively interviewing witnesses and examining both physical and electronic records,” the police department shared. “The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve as additional evidence is gathered and analyzed.”

Jackson’s three sons — Taj, Taryll, and TJ — shared a joint statement on social media on Monday regarding the death of their father. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” they wrote. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”

Earlier this month, Jackson performed in Surrey, England, with his brothers Jackie and Marlon for what turned out to be the final time. Before returning to America last week, the musicians visited a memorial in Munich, Germany, dedicated to their late brother Michael. “We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy,” Jackson wrote on Facebook. “Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.”

Jackson was born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on Oct. 15, 1953 in Gary, Indiana. He recently relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The musician is survived by brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, and Jackie; sisters Janet, Rebbie, and La Toya; and mother, Katherine.

The Auburn Tigers held New Mexico to 19 points in Saturday’s win. But that number doesn’t tell the whole story. 

Auburn allowed 448 total yards, 291 through the air and 157 on the ground. The Tigers did force two turnovers and held New Mexico to 4-of-13 on third downs.

Head coach Hugh Freeze believes that the Tigers have some things to work on defensively before SEC play begins.

“It looked like we were tired,” Freeze said. “I thought we played slow and not very disciplined, too many penalties, and we’re not playing with poise when we’re in position to make a play as a DB. That’s what I felt like.”

The Tigers tightened up on defense in the second half. Freeze credited defensive coordinator DJ Durkin and his staff with making the halftime adjustments necessary.

“I definitely think DJ and his staff are one of the better staffs at adjusting at halftime, but they don’t lack in preparation effort either,” Freeze said. “They had a lot to prepare for, and we didn’t see a lot of this, all of the X-off motions and extra tackle in the game. It was just a lot coming at us pretty fast there in the first half. But no excuse for us. Several of those plays, we’re in post high safety, and the high safety, when the quarterback starts scrambling around, decides he needs to not be a post high safety anymore.”

New Mexico’s offense did throw a lot of different things at Auburn, largely due to dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier’s diverse skillset.

“Now, I will say (New Mexico) had an open week, and they threw the kitchen sink at us,” Freeze said. “Every formation, every motion, every unbalanced and a quarterback they could run around and make plays, but we didn’t tackle well, didn’t think our effort was great, and hopefully that’s a good learning lesson for us. And I know DJ (Durkin) feels that way, and will work hard this week to make sure that we don’t see a repeat of that.”

Auburn will be facing another mobile quarterback in Taylon Green when Arkansas makes its way into Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT and ESPN will carry the broadcast.