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Tupac Shakur murder suspect recounts shooting in audio played to jury

Tupac Shakur murder suspect recounts shooting in audio played to jury

Summary

Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. In a recorded 2008 police interview, Davis said his nephew Orlando Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac, but Davis denies involvement and has pleaded not guilty.

Key Facts

  • Tupac Shakur was killed in a 1996 shooting in Las Vegas.
  • Duane Davis says in a 2008 interview that his nephew Orlando Anderson fired the gun.
  • Davis was in the car during the shooting, according to his statements.
  • Davis has pleaded not guilty to charges related to Tupac’s murder.
  • The 2008 recording is an important piece of evidence in the trial.
  • Davis had previously told the FBI different stories about the shooting.
  • The shooting followed a fight involving Anderson and Tupac’s group hours earlier.
  • Prosecutors rely heavily on Davis’ interviews, statements, and a 2019 memoir he co-wrote.
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