Compton Gang Member Who Bragged About Tupac Shakur Shooting Arrested in Murder Case

Summary

Rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder case sees a breakthrough with the arrest of Dwayne 'Keffe D' Davis, who confessed to involvement. Despite a slow start, justice catches up 27 years later. Filmmaker Mike Dorsey, who anticipated an arrest, believes the case may finally close. Las Vegas police had searched Davis's home earlier, and a grand jury was investigating. The murder, believed to be retaliation for a fight, remains a complex case with key witnesses deceased.

Takeaways

• 🕵️‍♂️ Dwayne Keefe D Davis was arrested for his involvement in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.
• 🔍 Las Vegas Metro Police searched Davis's home in July, and a grand jury was investigating Tupac's murder at the same time.
• 🚗 Tupac Shakur was shot while riding in a car driven by Suge Knight in September 1996.
• 🥊 The shooting was believed to be retaliation for a fight Tupac had with Orlando Anderson at the MGM Grand.
• 🔮 Kifidi later confessed to giving Anderson the gun used to shoot Tupac, but the statement couldn't be used in court.
• 📖 Kifidi D admitted his involvement in Tupac's murder in his book 'Compton Street Legend', which many view as a confession.
• 🎥 Filmmaker Mike Dorsey predicted an arrest nearly two months ago and has been following the case for a decade.
• 👤 All three other people allegedly with Kifidi in the shooter's vehicle have died since the incident.
• 🤔 The identity of key witnesses is undisclosed, but they likely include people who came forward after the release of the documentary 'Murder Rap'.
• 🏛️ A judge ordered Kifidi D held without bail, and the prosecutor suggested he was the on-site commander who ordered Tupac's death.

Q & A

How long ago was Tupac Shakur murdered?

Tupac Shakur was murdered 27 years ago.

Who was taken into custody in relation to Tupac Shakur's murder?

Dwayne Keefe D Davis was taken into custody in relation to Tupac Shakur's murder.

What was the motive behind Tupac Shakur's murder?

The murder of Tupac Shakur was believed to be a retaliation for a fight he had with a man named Orlando Anderson at the MGM Grand during a Mike Tyson fight.

Who confessed to giving the gun used in Tupac Shakur's murder?

Kiefy D confessed to giving the gun to his nephew, Orlando Anderson, who was believed to be the shooter.

What was the significance of the documentary 'Murder Rap' in relation to this case?

The documentary 'Murder Rap' was significant because it was the first to release Kiefy D's taped confession that his crew was involved in the murder.

What was the role of filmmaker Mike Dorsey in this case?

Filmmaker Mike Dorsey worked with retired LAPD detective Greg Kading on the documentary 'Murder Rap', which looked into the investigation of the murders of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur.

Why was Kiefy D's initial confession to the police not usable in court?

Kiefy D's initial confession to the police was not usable in court because it was made during a proper interview where his statement could not be used against him.

How did Kiefy D admit his involvement in Tupac's murder later on?

Kiefy D admitted his involvement in Tupac's murder in his book 'Compton Street Legend', which many view as a confession.

What happened to Orlando Anderson, the man who allegedly shot Tupac Shakur?

Orlando Anderson was shot to death the following year after Tupac Shakur's murder.

What was the status of the case before Dwayne Keefe D Davis was taken into custody?

Before Dwayne Keefe D Davis was taken into custody, Tupac Shakur's murder case had remained unsolved for years.

What was the reaction of filmmaker Mike Dorsey when he heard about Dwayne Keefe D Davis's arrest?

Mike Dorsey felt that the arrest had been a long time coming and expressed that it was an exciting day to finally have some resolution in the case.