The people who assassinated Malcom X were members of the Nation of Islam.
Malcom X was assassinated by members of the Nation of Islam which was a body that he was once very influential in.
As a result of a rivalry, some members of the Nation of Islam, shot Malcom X as he addressed an organization of his follows.
In conclusion, option D is correct.
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