BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Marion "Suge" Knight's record company was raided by authorities Thursday as they served one of 17 warrants in two states related to several homicides. At least one person was arrested.

When asked if the raids had anything to do with the deaths of rap stars Tupac Shakur, the Notorious B.I.G. or Jam Master Jay, authorities said they could not confirm what cases were involved.

Sheriff's spokesman Alba Yates said Knight, who runs Tha Row Records, the record company formerly known as Death Row Records, was not considered a suspect in the investigation.

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies, including a SWAT team, surrounded the building that houses Tha Row Records about 5 a.m., Yates said. Broken glass could be seen at the front of the building but it was not immediately known if it was related to the raid.


Deputy Darren Harris said search warrants were also being served in Compton, Long Beach, Malibu and Las Vegas.

"We can confirm that these warrants are being served in and around Los Angeles are for evidence and arrests," Harris said. He said there were wanted persons involved and "some connection to Tha Row Records."

Authorities were still searching Knight's offices early Thursday, he said. The streets around the company were closed during the morning rush hour. Broken glass could be seen at the front of the building but it was not immediately known if it was related to the raid.