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.

Outlines

00:00

🔍 Tupac Shakur's Murder Case Update

The wheels of justice have turned slowly but have finally moved in the Tupac Shakur murder case. 27 years after the rapper's death, a man named Dwayne Keefe D Davis has been taken into custody in connection with the crime. Davis has confessed to his involvement in the murder, which occurred in Las Vegas in 1996. The incident took place after Tupac had a fight with Orlando Anderson at the MGM Grand during a Mike Tyson fight. Anderson was believed to have shot Tupac in retaliation. Keefe D, who is Anderson's uncle, later confessed to providing the gun used in the murder. His confession was made in a book titled 'Compton Street Legend', which many view as a confession. Filmmaker Mike Dorsey had predicted an arrest and indictment in the case nearly two months prior. The arrest comes after a grand jury was investigating the murder and a search of Davis's home in Nevada. The case had remained unsolved for years, with key witnesses either dead or unwilling to speak, including Tupac's bodyguard and Suge Knight, who was driving the car Tupac was in when he was shot.

05:02

📚 Keefe D's Legal Maneuverings and Possible Prosecution

Keefe D has been cautious about his public statements regarding the Tupac Shakur murder case. During an interview for 'Death Row Chronicles' in 2018, he had an attorney present, suggesting he was aware of the potential legal ramifications of his words. Despite this, he continued to give interviews and make public statements, possibly underestimating the likelihood of prosecution. His initial confession to police was protected and could not be used against him in court, but subsequent public statements could potentially be used as evidence. The Associated Press reported that a judge ordered Keefe D to be held without bail, and the prosecutor described him as the on-site commander who ordered Tupac's death. Filmmaker Mike Dorsey suggests that Keefe D might have felt secure after his initial confession did not lead to immediate legal action, leading him to be more open in his interviews. However, the slow turning wheels of justice have now caught up with him, and it remains to be seen what charges he will face and whether a deal will be made to avoid a high-profile trial in Las Vegas.

Keywords

💡Justice

Justice refers to the principle of moral rightness based on ethics, law, or religion. In the context of the video, justice is highlighted by the pursuit of accountability for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The phrase 'wheels of justice turn slowly' is used to convey that although it took 27 years, the quest for justice is ongoing, as evidenced by the arrest of Dwayne Keefe D Davis.

💡Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur was a renowned American rapper and actor who was tragically killed in 1996. His murder case is central to the video's narrative, as it discusses the recent arrest of a man potentially involved in his murder. The script mentions Tupac's death and the subsequent investigation, emphasizing the enduring impact of his murder on the public and the legal system.

💡Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the city where Tupac Shakur was murdered. The video mentions Las Vegas to set the scene of the crime and the ongoing investigation. It also notes that Las Vegas Metro Police were involved in the arrest of the suspect, tying the location to the pursuit of justice.

💡Dwayne Keefe D Davis

Dwayne Keefe D Davis is identified as the man who confessed to his involvement in Tupac Shakur's murder and was taken into custody. His arrest is a key event in the video, symbolizing a significant step towards achieving justice for Tupac's murder.

💡Confession

A confession in a legal context is an admission of guilt or responsibility for a crime. In the video, the confession by Keefe D is critical as it provides a potential breakthrough in the long-unsolved murder case of Tupac Shakur. His confession, both to police and in his book, is discussed as a key piece of evidence.

💡Murder

Murder refers to the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another. The video revolves around the murder of Tupac Shakur, which remains a significant and unsolved crime until the arrest of Dwayne Keefe D Davis. The term is used to describe the violent act that is the central focus of the investigation.

💡Retaliation

Retaliation is an act of revenge or retribution. In the script, Tupac Shakur's murder is believed to be a retaliation for a fight he had with a man named Orlando Anderson. This keyword helps to establish a motive for the crime, which is a crucial aspect of the investigation.

💡Grand Jury

A grand jury is a legal body that hears evidence of criminal allegations. In the context of the video, a grand jury was investigating Tupac's murder, which indicates the seriousness and complexity of the case. The grand jury's involvement suggests that there is a formal legal process underway to determine charges.

💡Filmmaker Mike Dorsey

Mike Dorsey is a filmmaker who worked on a documentary about the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. His predictions about an arrest and his insights into the case provide an expert perspective in the video. Dorsey's role underscores the cultural impact and public interest in Tupac's murder.

💡Book 'Compton Street Legend'

The book 'Compton Street Legend' is mentioned as a written confession by Keefe D, detailing his involvement in Tupac's murder. The book serves as a critical piece of evidence in the case, as it provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the murder, furthering the narrative of the pursuit of justice.

💡Prosecution

Prosecution refers to the legal team that represents the state or federal government in criminal cases. In the video, the prosecution's role is implied in the arrest and potential charges against Dwayne Keefe D Davis. The term is used to illustrate the legal process that aims to bring the perpetrator to justice.

Highlights

Rapper Tupac Shakur's murder case from 1996 has been reopened and a suspect is in custody.

Dwayne Keefe D Davis was taken into custody on charges related to Tupac's murder.

Las Vegas Metro Police searched Davis's home in July as part of the investigation.

Tupac Shakur was shot in a car driven by Suge Knight in September 1996.

The murder was believed to be a retaliation for a fight Tupac had with Orlando Anderson.

Keefe D confessed to giving Anderson the gun used in the shooting.

Keefe D's confession was initially inadmissible in court.

Keefe D later admitted his involvement in the murder in his book 'Compton Street Legend'.

Filmmaker Mike Dorsey predicted an arrest nearly two months ago.

Orlando Anderson, the alleged shooter, was shot to death the following year.

Mike Dorsey worked with retired LAPD detective Greg Kading on the documentary 'Murder Rap'.

The documentary was the first to release Keefe D's taped confession.

Dorsey believes the case filled in gaps for people with information on the case.

Keefe D was careful with his words, indicating awareness of prosecution risk.

A search warrant was executed on Davis's home, suggesting an imminent legal action.

The Associated Press reported that Keefe D was ordered held without bail.

The prosecutor claimed Keefe D was the on-site commander who ordered Tupac's murder.

Transcripts

but the wheels of Justice turn slowly

sometimes that was the case here but

they they got it done 27 years after

rapper Tupac Shakur was shot to death in

a car in Las Vegas a man who confessed

to his involvement in the crime is

behind bars who shot two bug

and the keeper for Dakota streets it

just came from the back seat belt

filmmaker Mike Dorsey predicted an

arrest on Law and crime nearly two

months ago I think that they are going

to close this case I I think that there

is very likely going to be an indictment

thanks for joining us here on Law and

crime I'm Anjanette Levy Las Vegas Metro

Police took Dwayne Keefe D Davis into

custody Friday he's being held on

charges related to the 1996 murder of

rapper Tupac Shakur Las Vegas Metro

Police searched Davis's home in

Henderson Nevada in July

Police Department

at the same time a grand jury was

investigating Tupac's murder Tupac

Shakur was shot as he was riding in a

car driven by Suge Knight One Night in

September 1996. Tupac had gotten into a

fight with a man named Orlando Anderson

at the MGM Grand during a Mike Tyson

fight the shooting of Shakur was

believed to be retaliation for the fight

kifidi later confessed that he gave

Anderson who was his nephew the gun to

shoot Tupac Shakur he made the statement

in a proper to police but the statement

could not be used against him in court

years later kiefy D admitted his

involvement in Tupac's murder in his

book Compton Street Legend many view the

book as a confession kiefy D wrote about

that night I pulled out the Glock that

zip had given me and tossed it in the

back seat Bubble Up did the driving baby

Lane and freaky were riding in the back

like two Rams locking horns Suga and I

looked each other dead in the eye the

terrified expression on suge's face read

damn them n words he goes on to write

one of my guys from the back seat

grabbed the Glock and started busting

Back Tupac Shakur died days later and

his murder would remain unsolved for

years Orlando Anderson was shot to death

the next year filmmaker Mike Dorsey

worked with retired LAPD detective Greg

cating on the documentary murder rap

which looked at kating's investigation

into the murders of Biggie Smalls and

Tupac Shakur I spoke with Dorsey about

the news that Dwayne keithy Davis had

been taken into custody

um well this has been for me you know

kind of a 10-year Journey since we put

out our doc murder rap which was the

first documentary to put out his taped

confession that his crew did this and my

reaction is that this has just been a

very long time coming and um very very

it's just exciting day to finally have

this we didn't think this was going to

happen at a certain point it just seemed

like so much time had gone by

um he started to wonder is it really

going to happen or not but the wheels of

Justice turned slowly sometimes and that

was the case here but they they got it

done you said that you thought an

indictment would be coming but now

you're saying you didn't think this

would ever happen so I feel like it was

taking too long because we had heard

some Rumblings that a grand jury was

looking at this I'll just say initially

we had heard that was going to happen

very quickly it seemed like it seemed

like an indictment was you know six

weeks ago and indictment was like

happening and then and then nothing and

we heard the grand jury was convening

and you know it was very airtight

they're not telling us anything I'm you

know they're telling the public anything

so you do start to wonder after weeks

and weeks go by if they're really going

to pull it off or not

what do you think what kind of witnesses

do you think they have because everybody

else that was in that vehicle that night

is dead

sure I know um some of the people that

they've spoken to but I can't disclose

that but correct I mean all three of the

other people that were allegedly with

keifee in the shooter's vehicle they've

all died since this happened

um some of the key Witnesses like

Tupac's bodyguard is dead Tupac himself

of course being the closest witness is

dead Suge Knight being the next closest

witness will probably never talk about

it

um so I don't know exactly who who

they've spoken to that could help them

build you know a case around Keefe but I

do know that when murder rap came out we

we heard from a lot of people that had

information on this case who that had

never disclosed it before who said that

it basically filled in the gaps for them

of what they already knew so my guess is

that that's who they've been talking to

is people like that who have pieces of

the story and when you put them all

together it's like this tapestry that

comes together of a case and some of

these interviews kiefy D seemed very

cognizant of the fact that he had to be

careful about what he said so he

obviously knew that he still was at risk

of possibly being prosecuted but then he

goes and writes this book right yeah he

when he did his interview with bet for

death row Chronicles which came out in

2018 he had an attorney with him

uh present for That interview and then

after that I don't know how much legal

counsel he was getting it's almost like

when that came out and nothing happened

to him I think I I wonder if maybe he

got lulled into the sense of oh I guess

they're not going to do anything I'll

just keep doing interviews and I'll be

careful on my own and do what I think

you know I can get away with saying

without going too far but yeah it seems

clear I mean the fact that you bring a

lawyer with you to an interview to make

sure you don't say too much does tell

you that he must have at least in the

back of his mind considered that he

might still be able to be prosecuted for

this and a proper deal when he did his

original you know uh statement to the

police about this you know 15 years ago

that only covers what he says that day

in that meeting if he went on CNN that

night and said the same story they would

be able to use that interview against

him so he I think he knows full well he

had to be careful what he said

so what do you expect to come next

obviously keithy had to know something

might be coming since a search warrant

was executed on his home

sure we um we don't know what the

charges are yet I'm hoping that if

there's a um that if there's a press

conference today that they'll tell us

what what he's actually being charged

with and confirm you know of course it

is for this case

um and the next is I would think that he

might want to do a deal or that they

might be interested in doing a deal I

don't know anybody wants us to go to

trial and have that

circus in Vegas and so I I would suspect

that they would try to do a deal but I

don't know the Associated Press is

reporting that a judge ordered kiefy D

held without bail the prosecutor on the

case was quoted as saying during the

hearing that kiefy D was the on-site

commander who ordered the death of Tupac

Shakur for Law and crime I'm Anjanette

Levy