Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder trial, opening statements expected Monday
Summary
A jury has been chosen for the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of planning the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Opening statements in the case are expected to begin on Monday, nearly 30 years after the shooting.Key Facts
- The jury includes six men and 10 women, with 16 jurors selected in total.
- Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip in 1996 at age 25.
- Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murder for allegedly organizing the killing, but prosecutors do not accuse him of pulling the trigger.
- Davis pleaded not guilty and could face life in prison if convicted.
- Tupac was a famous rapper with over 75 million records sold worldwide.
- The shooting happened while Tupac was a passenger in a car driven by Suge Knight, who survived the attack.
- Davis’ 2019 book and previous interviews helped revive the case after years without charges.
- Prosecutors plan to call 35 to 45 witnesses, but Suge Knight, currently in prison, has said he does not want to take part in the trial.
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