Closing arguments in trial of man accused in Tupac's murder expected Monday
Summary
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The trial has ended presentation of evidence, and jurors will hear closing arguments before deciding Davis' guilt.Key Facts
- Tupac Shakur was shot in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, after a white Cadillac pulled up next to his car.
- Shakur died six days after being shot; the driver of his car, Marion "Suge" Knight, survived.
- Davis, age 63, is accused of planning the murder and faces life in prison if convicted.
- Davis has said he got the gun and his late nephew fired the shots.
- Prosecutors say Davis acted to support a criminal gang; he pleads not guilty.
- Defense argues Davis made up or exaggerated his stories for money and fame.
- Three former Las Vegas police officers testified during the trial.
- The case was unsolved for many years until Davis’ public interviews and memoir in 2019 renewed attention.
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