Man who allegedly arranged Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing going on trial in Las Vegas
Summary
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is going on trial in Las Vegas for allegedly planning the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors say Davis led the attack from a car and provided the weapon, while Davis denies involvement. The trial focuses on his role in the shooting, not who fired the gun.Key Facts
- Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996 and died six days later.
- Duane "Keffe D" Davis, aged 63, faces one murder charge related to the killing, accused of being the leader behind the attack.
- Davis has been in jail since late 2023 and pled not guilty.
- Davis wrote a book and gave interviews claiming involvement, which revived the police investigation.
- Tupac was riding with Marion "Suge" Knight when their car was fired upon by a Cadillac linked to Davis.
- The shooting is linked to a rivalry between two record labels and their associated gangs: Death Row Records/Mob Piru (Bloods) and Bad Boy Records/South Side Compton Crips.
- Davis’ defense argues there is no direct proof he ordered the shooting and that the state relies on unreliable witnesses.
- Tupac’s family hopes the trial brings truth and justice after nearly 30 years without answers.
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