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Duane Davis, also known as “Keefe D,” has encountered a significant legal hurdle after a Nevada judge denied his motion to suppress evidence in the 1996 murder case of Tupac Shakur. The ruling allows prosecutors to move forward with evidence obtained during a 2023 search of Davis’ home in Henderson, Nevada.
Davis’ legal team had argued that items seized during a nighttime raid were collected improperly and should therefore be excluded from trial. According to defense attorneys, the manner and timing of the search raised legal concerns about whether the evidence was obtained in full compliance with procedural standards. They sought to prevent prosecutors from using the seized materials in court.
Prosecutors, however, maintained that the search warrant was lawfully issued and properly executed. They contended that the warrant was supported by sufficient probable cause and was necessary to secure materials relevant to the decades-old investigation into Shakur’s fatal shooting in Las Vegas. The court ultimately agreed with the prosecution’s position, declining to exclude the evidence.
Authorities have stated that the search resulted in the seizure of electronic devices, documents, and photographs that investigators believe may help establish Davis’ alleged connection to the 1996 drive-by shooting. While officials have not publicly detailed the full scope of the materials, they have indicated that the evidence is considered central to their case.
Davis was arrested in 2023 and has pleaded not guilty to charges related to Shakur’s death. He continues to challenge both the physical evidence and statements attributed to him over the years. His defense team has signaled that they intend to vigorously contest the prosecution’s claims as the case proceeds.
With the motion to suppress denied, prosecutors retain access to the disputed evidence as preparations continue for a trial currently anticipated in 2026. The case marks a significant development in one of hip-hop’s most enduring unsolved tragedies, drawing renewed public attention nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur’s death.
