Las Vegas, NV – In a significant development that has stunned the music and law enforcement communities alike, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrested Duane Keith Davis, also known as “Keefy D” or “Keffe D,” on Friday. Davis is believed to be the last living suspect connected to the 1996 murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur.
Tupac Shakur, a 25-year-old rap legend, tragically lost his life in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. He succumbed to his injuries on September 13, 1996. For nearly three decades, the case remained unsolved, but now, with Davis’ arrest, there is newfound hope for closure and justice.
Although specific charges against Davis have yet to be disclosed, law enforcement sources have confirmed that his arrest is directly related to the longstanding investigation into Tupac’s murder.
A statement from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced that Sheriff Kevin McMahill and Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson have scheduled a news conference for 3:30 p.m. ET to provide details about “an arrest made in the murder of Tupac Shakur.”
Davis, who is now in custody, was one of the four individuals suspected to be in the car involved in the attack on Tupac Shakur. Remarkably, he is the sole surviving individual among those connected to the crime. Orlando Anderson, Davis’ nephew, had long been a prime suspect as the alleged triggerman. Tragically, Anderson lost his life in a 1998 gang-related shooting in Los Angeles.
In a twist of events earlier this year, a search warrant was executed at Davis’ residence near Las Vegas. This warrant sought to recover laptops and other electronic devices that might hold crucial evidence related to the decades-old murder investigation.
The fatal incident took place in Las Vegas while Tupac Shakur and his entourage were in town to attend a heavyweight boxing match featuring Mike Tyson and Bruce Sheldon. As they were stopped near the intersection of East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane, a Cadillac pulled up beside them, and an assailant from within the vehicle opened fire, gravely injuring Shakur.
Retired LVMPD Lt. Chris Carroll, who was present at the scene, recounted the horrifying events. “I ended up pulling Tupac out of the car,” he stated during an interview with NBC affiliate KSNV. “I spoke to him. He was still alive. He was still breathing.”
With this latest arrest, a ray of hope emerges for both Tupac’s family and his countless fans that have long sought closure in the mysterious and tragic case that has captivated the world for nearly three decades. The impending news conference promises to shed more light on the significant breakthrough in this enduring investigation.
