Malikah Shabazz, who was arrested on animal cruelty charges in 2017, was found unconscious at her home, Brooklyn. She was 56, and the cause of death is yet to disclose.
Malikah Shabazz was the daughter of notorious personality Malcolm X, a celebrated American-African human rights activist and a Muslim minister.
As the recently updated news from ABC NY 7, Malikah was found dead and unresponsive at her apartment in Brooklyn, police confirmed. Further,
Nonetheless, Malikah has faced animal cruelty charges and was issued an arrest warrant in 2017. She was arrested in Maryland, including her daughter Bettih Shabazz years ago, reported New York Post.
Why Was Malikah Shabazz Arrested?
Malikah was arrested for two felony charges animal abuse and truck theft. It was revealed that Malikah, now 56, and her daughter Bettih Bahiyah Shabazz, then 19, were handcuffed on Wednesday and spent a day in the prison. The following day, they were released by paying a bond of $2,000 each, according to online court records.
I’m deeply saddened by the death of #MalikahShabazz. My heart goes out to her family, the descendants of Dr. Betty Shabazz and Malcolm X.
Dr. Shabazz was pregnant with Malikah and her twin sister, Malaak, when Brother Malcolm was assassinated.
Be at peace, Malikah. pic.twitter.com/YOlYoW4xDC
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) November 23, 2021
As per WJLA, Malikah was a slain civil rights activist daughter, Malcolm X. His cause of death was an assassination, and sadly, left the world on February 21, 1965. He was just 36 years at that time.
Malikah Shabazz Was Found Dead: How Did She Die? Cause Of Death Uncovered
Malikah’s unconscious body was discovered at her apartment in Brooklyn, a source confirmed. She was 56 when she passed away.
Police are investigating the case, and the cause of death is unknown now. We have to wait for the autopsy reports to find out the truth of her sudden death.
BREAKING: Daughter of Malcolm X, Malikah Shabazz, found dead in New York City – https://t.co/vi4XH9QFnk pic.twitter.com/7E5PK1t27K
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 23, 2021
Bernice King confirmed the news on Twitter and paid tribute to Malikah’s death. Her death was unexpected for the fans.
Malikah Shabazz Sister Qubilah Shabazz Planned To Murder Louis Farrakhan, Why Is It So?
As per the source, Qubilah believed that her father, Malcolm assassinated in 1965 due to Farrakhan. She even hired a person to kill Farrakhan in the past.
Subsequently, she accepted her crime but was not guilt. She was behind the plan to kill Louis Farrakhan.
More On Malikah Shabazz Husband And Children Details
The whereabouts of Malcolm’s husband and children are not clearly mentioned in the media. She has a daughter whose name is under wraps at this time.
Besides, Malikah was one among six children of Malcolm X.
Malikah often managed to be in the headlines in daily magazines.