Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, dead in Mexico


MAY 9, 2013

BY: TRACIY CURRY-REYES




Malcolm in a pose from his Twitter page
Credits: Twitter

Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of civil rights leader Malcolm X, is dead, according to the Amsterdam News. Malcolm X's life story was dramatized in the 1992 movie "Malcolm X" which chronicled his life with his wife Betty Shabazz.

The circumstances surrounding his grandson's death are unclear, but the U.S. Embassy has confirmed that Malcolm Shabazz, 28, is dead.

Shabazz is said to have been traveling with recently deported labor leader and activist, Miguel Suarez, according to Juan Ruiz. Sources are saying that Shabazz was attacked by robbers and thrown from a building in Mexico. He may have also been shot.

The death occurred on Thursday, May 9 in Tijuana or Mexico City. The exact city location has not been confirmed.

Family friend, Terrie M. Williams, also confirmed his death on Twitter: "I'm confirming, per U.S. Embassy, on behalf of family, the tragic death of Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X.Statement from family 2 come."

Shabazz' death comes on the heels of an FBI arrest in April as he was leaving for Iran, according to Eurweb.com.

Having put the manslaughter conviction that resulted in the death of his grandmother Betty behind him, Malcom Shabazz was majoring in Criminal Justice at a college in New York and writing a book.

Shabazz is survived by his mother and his two daughters.

The movie "Malcolm X" starring Denzel Washington still airs from time to time.
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