Tupac Shakur murder: trial of ex-gang leader accused of ordering killing begins
Summary
The trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis began in Las Vegas, where he faces murder charges for his alleged role in the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis denies guilt but admitted involvement in a 2019 book, which prosecutors say helped reopen the case.Key Facts
- Duane “Keffe D” Davis is accused of ordering the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
- Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas and died several days later.
- Prosecutors say Davis was the commander on the ground during the attack.
- Davis pleaded not guilty but wrote about his role in a 2019 memoir.
- Tupac had been involved in a fight earlier that night with Davis’s nephew, Orlando Anderson.
- Davis allegedly sought revenge for Anderson by hunting down Tupac and Suge Knight.
- The shooting occurred after Tupac pulled a gun, according to Davis’s book.
- A judge allowed the memoir to be used as evidence despite defense objections.
- The trial is a major step in a case that remained unsolved for decades.
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