By Trendsetter Tribune 
Lawyers for Keffe D argue police used an unlawful nighttime search in the Tupac Shakur murder case, asking the court to suppress key evidence.
Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, are now trying to block major evidence — claiming it was seized during an unlawful nighttime search.
Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys Robert Draskovich and William Brown filed a motion arguing that police misled a judge into believing Davis posed a serious danger, allowing them to execute a rare after-dark raid.
“A Misleading Portrait,” Lawyers Say
According to the motion, nighttime search warrants are supposed to be used only in exceptional circumstances, such as when there’s an urgent risk that evidence might disappear.
But Davis’ team says the court was given an exaggerated — and outdated — image of their client:
- Former gang leader
- Alleged drug trafficker
- Considered dangerous
In reality, they argue, Davis had left the drug world in 2008, had survived cancer, worked refinery inspection jobs, and was quietly living in Henderson, Nevada, with his wife.
“The court authorized a nighttime search based on a portrait of Davis that bore little resemblance to reality,” the filing states.
What Police Took During the Raid
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department collected:
- electronic devices
- tubs of photographs
- “purported marijuana”
Police say the night operation allowed officers to surround the home safely, secure the area, and evacuate neighbors if needed.
Because the case is still ongoing, the department declined further comment.
Arrest, Public Claims — and a Controversial Confession
Davis was arrested in September 2023 and has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. He has repeatedly asked to be released while awaiting trial.
Much of the case hinges on Davis’ own public statements.
Over the years, he has claimed he was inside the white Cadillac used in the fatal drive-by shooting, repeating versions of the story:
- in interviews
- in documentaries
- in his 2019 memoir
His lawyers now argue those claims were embellished for fame and profit — comparing Tupac’s murder to the JFK assassination in terms of myth and monetization.
They also note Davis received protection from drug prosecution after telling the story under a proffer agreement, giving him another incentive to dramatize events.
What Comes Next?
If the judge rules that the nighttime search was unlawful, critical evidence could be thrown out — potentially shaking the highest-profile development in the Tupac murder case in decades.
The stakes are enormous:
➡ Was the raid justified?
➡ Did police rely on outdated or misleading information?
➡ Will the case collapse if evidence is suppressed?
This legal battle could reshape how the world’s most notorious unsolved rap killing is remembered — and whether anyone is ultimately held accountable.