After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here’s what to know
Summary
A man named Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial in Las Vegas for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years later. Prosecutors say Davis planned the shooting, but he denies the charges, and the trial will last about a month.Key Facts
- Tupac Shakur was shot and killed on September 7, 1996, at age 25.
- The shooting happened shortly after a fight involving Tupac and Davis’ nephew, Orlando Anderson.
- Duane Davis, aged 63, was indicted on murder charges in connection with the shooting.
- The trial started in Clark County District Court, Las Vegas.
- Davis has pleaded not guilty to murder with a deadly weapon and gang involvement.
- Prosecutors say Davis organized the shooting as retaliation for the earlier fight.
- Defense attorneys say there is no clear evidence Davis was involved and that witnesses were not present at the crime.
- Tupac was a famous rapper, known for the album “All Eyez on Me,” and his death remains one of the most notable music industry cases from the 1990s.
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