Just over 27 years ago today, on September 7, 1996, hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting. However, there has been a major breakthrough in the case, as a suspect has finally been arrested and charged with murder in Las Vegas. Duane “Keefe D” Davis, the only living person suspected to have been involved in the shooting, was taken into custody on Friday morning. The arrest was the result of decades of hard work by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s homicide section.
Davis, who is now 60 years old, has long denied being the triggerman but has admitted to being in the vehicle that pulled up next to Shakur’s car that fateful night. He was charged with open murder with the use of a deadly weapon, along with a gang enhancement, for his alleged involvement in the killing. According to authorities, Davis was the “shot caller” and mastermind behind the crime.
The arrest came two months after a raid on Davis’ wife’s home in July, where police were looking for evidence related to Shakur’s murder. They seized computers, a cellphone, a hard drive, a Vibe magazine featuring Shakur, bullets, photographs, and a copy of Davis’ memoir.
It was in this memoir that Davis disclosed his involvement in the shooting. He revealed that he had broken his silence about the incident in 2010 during a meeting with federal and local authorities. Davis claimed that they promised to drop the charges against him and halt the grand jury proceedings if he cooperated. Since then, he has considered himself one of the last living witnesses to the shooting.
Authorities had known many of the facts outlined in the indictment for years, but they lacked the necessary evidence to make an arrest until recently. In 2018, new information led them back to Davis, ultimately leading to his apprehension.
Tupac Shakur was just 25 years old when he was killed. He was riding in a BMW with Death Row Records founder Marion “Suge” Knight when a white Cadillac pulled up next to them at a red light and opened fire. Shakur was shot multiple times and died a week later. The shooting took place after a casino brawl in which people associated with Shakur were involved.
Shakur’s death occurred during a feud with fellow rapper Biggie Smalls (the Notorious B.I.G.), who was also fatally shot in 1997. The two artists were at the center of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry that defined the hip-hop scene in the mid-1990s.
The news of Davis’ indictment and arrest has been met with satisfaction by Shakur’s family, who have been waiting for justice for over 27 years. His sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, called it a pivotal moment and emphasized the importance of recognizing the impact of Shakur’s passing.
This arrest has been a long time coming, as authorities and the community have never forgotten about Tupac Shakur’s murder. It is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of law enforcement that they have finally made progress in this high-profile case.
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