Former Detective Says Tupac Murder Suspect Was Gang 'Shot Caller' Who Had Final Say in Shooting
A former Compton gang detective testified that Davis was a high-ranking shot caller, and prosecutors said the case includes his own admissions and no physical evidence.
- On Tuesday, former Compton police officer Robert Ladd testified that Duane Keffe D Davis was a high-ranking shot caller whose authority meant younger gang members would not have opened fire on Tupac Shakur without his permission.
- Prosecutors allege Davis orchestrated the shooting in retaliation for a casino brawl hours earlier involving Shakur and Davis's nephew, Orlando Baby Lane Anderson, who allegedly opened fire from a Cadillac.
- Defense attorney Michael Sanft emphasized the lack of physical evidence, while Ladd acknowledged having no phone records showing Davis ordered the shooting and no documentation placing him in Las Vegas that night.
- As the 23rd witness called by prosecutors, Ladd testified before the state is expected to rest its case Wednesday, with defense arguments Friday and closing arguments anticipated Monday.
- Under Nevada law, someone who helps another person commit murder can be convicted even if they did not fire the shots, though Sanft characterizes his client's accounts as fabricated bravado while prosecutors argue Davis's own words are central to their case.
32 Articles
32 Articles
Ex-Compton detective says the proof of who killed Tupac Shakur is in the gang war that followed
“The Mob Pirus had to retaliate” after Shakur was killed, testified retired Compton Police Det. Robert Ladd at the Las Vegas trial. “They had 54 other gangs to choose from. But they went right after the Southside Crips.
My Mother Lode
The Seattle TimesFormer detective says Tupac murder suspect was gang ‘shot caller’ who had final say in shooting
A former Compton gang detective testifies that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking “shot caller” in the South Side Compton Crips. Prosecutors allege Davis orchestrated Tupac Shakur's shooting nearly 30 years ago in retaliation for a casino brawl involving Davis’ nephew. They have not accused Davis of firing the shots but claim he provided the gun. Davis has admitted in past interviews to being in the car during the shooting. Defense attorne…
Associated Press News
Former detective says Tupac murder suspect was gang 'shot caller' who had final say in shooting
A former Compton gang detective testifies that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking “shot caller” in the South Side Compton Crips.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
