Sekyiwa Shakur, Tupac‘s sister, views the indictment of Duane “Keffe D” Davis on a murder charge related to the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur as a significant and pivotal moment.
Tupac Shakur, the iconic New York-born rapper, was tragically shot four times and killed at the age of 25 in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas.
On Friday, a grand jury in Nevada officially indicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is now 60 years old, on one count of murder with a deadly weapon.
Sekyiwa Shakur acknowledged that “today is a victory” in the long quest for justice for her brother’s murder but wisely noted that she would “reserve judgment” until the legal proceedings are complete. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Tupac Shakur, a case that has captured the attention of the public for decades.
“It’s important to me that the world, the country, the justice system, and our people acknowledge the gravity of the passing of this man, my brother, my mother’s son, my father’s son,” she posted on Instagram.
“There have been multiple hands involved and there remains so much surrounding the life and death of my brother Tupac and our Shakur family overall. We are seeking real justice, on all fronts,” she continued.
Mopreme Shakur, Shakur’s step-brother, said the charging of Mr Davis was bittersweet.
“We have been through decades of pain,” he told CNN. “They have known about this guy, who 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.”
According to the police, Mr. Davis allegedly orchestrated the deadly shooting of Tupac Shakur after his nephew was involved in a fight with Shakur at a casino. Mr. Davis was taken into custody near his Las Vegas residence early on Friday and is expected to appear in court in the coming days. The Las Vegas police (LVMPD) have released his mugshot.
In court proceedings, prosecutor Marc DiaGiacomo described Mr. Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips street gang, as the “on-ground, on-site commander” who allegedly “ordered the death” of Tupac Shakur. This legal development sheds new light on the decades-old case and represents a significant step in the pursuit of justice for Tupac Shakur’s murder.