Tupac death news
Tupac Shakur, the legendary American rapper, was shot on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada, after attending a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. He died six days later on September 13, 1996, at the age of 25.
Here are some key news articles and updates from the time of his death:
Initial Reports
- September 7, 1996: The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) receives a call around 11:15 p.m. reporting a shooting at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and East Flamingo Road. Tupac is rushed to University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) in critical condition.
- September 8, 1996: The LVMPD releases a statement saying that Tupac is in stable condition, but his condition is still critical.
Investigation and Suspects
- September 9, 1996: The LVMPD announces that they are investigating a possible motive for the shooting, including a possible gang-related incident.
- September 10, 1996: The LVMPD releases a composite sketch of a suspect, later identified as Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, a member of the Southside Crips gang.
- September 11, 1996: The LVMPD announces that they have arrested two suspects, Duane "Keffe D" Davis and Walter "Orlando" Anderson, in connection with the shooting.
Tupac's Condition and Death
- September 12, 1996: Tupac's condition takes a turn for the worse, and he is placed on life support.
- September 13, 1996: At 4:03 p.m., Tupac is pronounced dead at UMC. The official cause of death is respiratory failure and cardiopulmonary arrest.
Funeral and Tributes
- September 15, 1996: Tupac's funeral is held at the George Washington Carver Museum in East Oakland, California.
- September 16, 1996: Thousands of fans gather in Los Angeles to pay tribute to Tupac, with many leaving flowers, candles, and messages at the site where he was shot.
Aftermath and Legacy
- September 1996: The investigation into Tupac's murder remains ongoing, with many suspects and theories emerging over the years.
- 1997: The Notorious B.I.G. is murdered in a similar drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, leading to speculation about a larger conspiracy involving East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalries.
- 2002: The LVMPD releases a report concluding that Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson was the shooter, but Anderson was killed in a gang-related shooting in 1998 before he could be brought to trial.
- 2018: The LVMPD releases a new report, stating that they have identified a new suspect, but the identity is not released due to concerns about witness intimidation.
Tupac's death has had a lasting impact on the music industry and popular culture, with many artists and fans continuing to pay tribute to his legacy.