Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 13, 2026 —

LAS VEGAS – A jury of 16 individuals has been chosen in Las Vegas for the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Davis, identified as an ex-gang leader, is accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur.

Opening statements in the trial are anticipated to commence on Monday. The proceedings are expected to span approximately one month.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is noted as the only living individual who was present in the vehicle with Tupac Shakur at the time of the fatal shooting. The specific details regarding the selection process of the 16-person jury were not provided.

The prosecution alleges that Davis directed the shooting that killed Shakur. The incident occurred on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. Shakur died days later from his injuries.

Davis’s arrest in September 2023 followed years of investigation into the unsolved murder. He has publicly spoken about his involvement in the events leading up to Shakur’s death prior to his arrest. The exact nature of his alleged orchestration of the shooting will be a central point of contention in the upcoming trial.

The trial is expected to draw significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the victim and the long-standing questions surrounding the case. Further details regarding the evidence to be presented and the specific charges against Davis were not available at the time of this report.



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