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Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing

Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing

Summary

A jury has been chosen to begin the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of ordering the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The trial will take place in Las Vegas, with opening statements expected to start soon, as family and fans await answers about the shooting that killed Shakur.

Key Facts

  • A jury of 16 people (6 men and 10 women) was selected for the trial in Las Vegas.
  • Duane Davis is charged with murder in connection to Tupac Shakur’s death in a 1996 drive-by shooting.
  • Tupac Shakur was shot near the Las Vegas Strip when he was 25 years old.
  • Davis is described by authorities as the person who planned the killing.
  • Davis has pleaded not guilty and could face life in prison if convicted.
  • The trial is expected to last about one month.
  • Jurors were asked about their thoughts on gangs and Tupac’s music during selection.
  • Tupac Shakur remains a highly influential rapper with over 75 million records sold worldwide.
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