In response to the arrest of the Tupac Shakur suspect, Jada Pinkett Smith said, "Now I hope we can get some answers"

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When a suspect was detained in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Jada Pinkett Smith expressed her thoughts.

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In a post on her Instagram Story after learning of the suspect's arrest on Friday, Smith, 52, expressed her need for "closure" regarding

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the passing of Shakur, with whom she had a close association for many years.

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Smith responded to the arrest by writing, "Now I hope we will receive some answers along with some closure." She added a dove emoji and said, "R.I.P. Pac."

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The Associated Press and ABC News reported on Friday that Duane "Keffe D" Davis had been detained by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

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as a suspect in connection with the shooting death of Assata Shakur on September 13, 1996.

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Since the incident occurred 27 years ago, the arrest represents the case's first significant advancement in that time.

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Davis was hauled into jail on Friday morning, according to the AP. One count of murder with a gang enhancement was filed against the suspect after his arrest.

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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department identified him as the "on-ground, on-site commander" who

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