Tupac Shakur Killer: Las Vegas Police Arrest Man Allegedly Linked to Tupac Shakur’s Killing

In a significant development, Las Vegas police have arrested Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a key figure connected to the infamous 1996 drive-by shooting of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. The arrest comes 27 years after the tragic incident that left the music world in shock and fans mourning. The case has seen numerous twists and turns over the decades, with Davis himself admitting to being in the vehicle from which the gunfire erupted, as detailed in his 2019 memoir, ‘Compton Street Legend' ¹.

Key Takeaways:

• Duane “Keffe D” Davis arrested by Las Vegas police in connection with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder.
• Davis had previously admitted in his memoir and interviews to being in the vehicle during the drive-by shooting.
• The arrest followed a raid on Davis' wife's home, where items concerning Shakur's murder were collected.
• Retired detective Greg Kading notes that Davis' public admissions provided the leverage for moving the case forward.
• Davis is the last living individual among the four people who were in the vehicle from which shots were fired at Shakur.

The arrest of Davis early on Friday morning marks a long-awaited break in a case that has frustrated investigators and captivated the public for nearly three decades. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Davis was taken into custody, although the exact charges were not immediately clear¹. This arrest is seen as a significant step towards solving one of the most high-profile unsolved murders in the entertainment industry.

Davis has long been on the radar of investigators. In his memoir, ‘Compton Street Legend,' and in various interviews, he admitted to being in the Cadillac where the gunfire erupted during the September 1996 drive-by shooting that fatally wounded Shakur¹. Shakur, aged 25 at the time, was gunned down near the Las Vegas Strip on the night of September 7, 1996, while in a BMW driven by Death Row Records founder Marion “Suge” Knight.

The arrest comes two months after a raid on Davis' wife's home on July 17, where police were searching for items “concerning the murder of Tupac Shakur.” The items collected during the raid included multiple computers, a cellphone and hard drive, a Vibe magazine featuring Shakur, several .40-caliber bullets, and a copy of Davis' memoir¹.

In 2018, Davis publicly admitted on a BET show to being inside the Cadillac during the attack and implicated his nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, as one of the shooters. The shooting occurred shortly after a casino brawl earlier in the evening involving Anderson, Shakur, and others. Anderson denied any involvement in the Shakur shooting and died two years later in a shooting in Compton, California¹.

Greg Kading, a retired Los Angeles police detective who spent years investigating the Shakur killing, mentioned that Davis' public descriptions of his role in the killing, including his 2019 tell-all memoir, gave Las Vegas the ammunition and leverage to move forward with the case¹. Kading noted that Davis is the last living person among the four individuals who were in the vehicle from which shots were fired at Shakur and Knight. The others were Davis' nephew Anderson, Terrence “Bubble Up” Brown, and DeAndre “Freaky” Smith¹.

The arrest of Davis rekindles hope for justice in a case that has remained unsolved but never forgotten. Tupac Shakur's legacy continues to live on, with his music still resonating with audiences around the world. As the legal proceedings unfold, the eyes of the world will once again be on the courtroom, seeking closure to a chapter that left an indelible mark on the music industry.

The unfolding developments in this case are a reminder of the long-lasting impact of Tupac Shakur's legacy and the quest for justice in his tragic demise. As the legal machinery moves forward, it's a step towards closure for the countless fans and the music fraternity who have been yearning for answers in this cold case.

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