What was Keefe Davis doing at time of arrest? Tupac Shakur murder suspect brags about 'biggest case in Las Vegas history'
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Duane 'Keefe D' Davis, a 60-year-old murder suspect linked to the 1996 shooting of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, was arrested last week.
In a dramatic turn of events, bodycam footage from his arrest showcased Davis boldly boasting about his involvement in what he referred to as the "biggest case" in Las Vegas history.
The arrest and Duane Davis' brazen boasts
The arrest, captured on video, provides a glimpse into the audacious demeanor of Davis as he was apprehended by detectives and charged with murder with the use of a deadly weapon.
The shocking footage shows Davis displaying remarkable confidence as he is bundled into the back of a police car. He can be heard bragging to officers, "I don't give a s***" and "I ain't worried." Also telling them, "I am pro dude. I got it."
His fearless attitude left the arresting officer visibly stunned, who responded with a simple, "He said I am pro. Alright."
Throughout the arrest, Davis maintained an air of nonchalance, even cracking jokes about wanting a drink of water and expressing thirst while officers checked him for weapons and cuffed his wrists, per the New York Post.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacomo wasted no time in describing Davis as the "on-ground, on-site commander" who "ordered the death" of Tupac Shakur. Davis's request for bail was subsequently denied by Clark County District Judge Jerry Wiese.
Tupac Shakur, a revered figure in the hip-hop world, was tragically gunned down at the age of 25 on September 7, 1996, while he was in Las Vegas. The fatal shooting occurred while Shakur was traveling in a BMW driven by Suge Knight, part of a convoy of approximately 10 cars.
The shooting took place at a red light when a white Cadillac pulled up beside them, resulting in a hail of gunfire.
Possible motive in Tupac Shakur's killing
Police investigators contend that Davis began to "devise a plan" to eliminate Shakur and Marion 'Suge' Knight after they allegedly attacked his nephew at a Mike Tyson boxing match.
Authorities have long asserted that the rapper and his manager had connections with the Mob Piru gang and were aware from the beginning that the shooting was gang-related.
The Nevada grand jury indicted Davis for the murder, following several months of investigation.
Remarkably, Davis, the only surviving occupant of the car on that fateful night, openly admitted to being present during the drive-by shooting 27 years ago and confessed to passing the murder weapon to a fellow gang member.
Mopreme Shakur, Tupac's step-brother, expressed mixed emotions about Davis's arrest, stating, "We have been through decades of pain. They have known about this guy, who has been running his mouth, for years. So why now? For us, this is not over. We want to know why, and if there were any accomplices."
Homicide Lt Jason Johansson revealed during a press conference that many facts of the case were known to the police in the "first few months" of the investigation. However, their renewed efforts in 2018 came after Davis made "admissions to his involvement" in the homicide.
Police believe Davis obtained the murder weapon from a "close associate," although they refrained from disclosing further details, citing their intention to present them during the trial.
Law enforcement's commitment to justice
Sheriff Kevin McMahill emphasized that the case was "far from over" and that they were committed to building a "successful prosecution."
District Attorney Steve Wolfson added, "It has often been said that justice delayed is justice denied. In this case, justice has been delayed, but justice won't be denied."
Intriguingly, Davis detailed his involvement in the shooting in his 2019 memoir 'Compton Street Legend,' where he claimed to be in the Cadillac during the incident.
He further alleged that he cooperated with authorities in 2010, during a closed-door meeting, in exchange for promises to halt the grand jury and shred the indictment.
The arrest came on the heels of a police raid on Davis's wife's home in July, where authorities sought evidence related to the Tupac Shakur murder.
Items seized included computers, a cell phone, a hard drive, a Vibe magazine featuring Shakur, 40-caliber bullets, photographs, and a copy of Davis's memoir, according to AP.