VAM News Update
Social media users have continued to react differently after United States of America police arrested a former gang leader, Duane “Keefe D” Davis, in connection with the 1996 murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.
The arrest marked a significant development in a long-running case that has captivated the public’s interest following the premature death of the talented artist.
At just 25 years old, the iconic rapper, born in New York, was shot four times in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas.
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According to the BBC, Nevada’s grand jury indicted 60-year-old Duane “Keefe D” Davis on one count of murder with a deadly weapon.
Police disclosed that Davis, who was arrested near his Las Vegas home in the early hours of Friday, masterminded Tupac’s deadly shooting after his nephew was involved in a casino fight with the late legendary rapper.
However, the development has continued to stir reactions from netizens who are surprised that the alleged killer is just being apprehended 27 years after the unfortunate incident.
Reacting to the development on X (formerly Twitter), a user @supo4luv wrote, “They must be kidding,,,, after how many years?”
Another user, @OgheneogagaP tweeted, “What took them this long before arresting him, nice one anyway.”
“I wonder what evidence that was uncovered after 27 years.” @Donkizmajor opined.
“It doesn’t matter how long it takes, once a crime is unsolved, you can hardly get away with it.” @chymaker tweeted.
@bopalmer30 wrote, “What a relief…. I was worried that it would take a long time to find the killer.”