Trial Begins for Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Las Vegas Over 1996 Tupac Shakur Killing
The trial has begun in Las Vegas for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis faces a murder charge with the intent to promote a criminal gang. The trial is expected to…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 10, 2026 —
LAS VEGAS – The trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur, has commenced in Las Vegas.
Davis faces a charge of murder with the intent to promote a criminal gang. Prosecutors are expected to present evidence detailing Davis’s alleged role in planning Shakur’s death and providing the firearm used in the fatal shooting, rather than alleging he was the shooter himself.
Jury selection began on Monday at the Clark County District Court. The proceedings are being overseen by Judge Carli Kierny.
The trial is anticipated to last approximately one month. Legal analysts suggest the prosecution’s strategy will likely center on establishing a chain of command and responsibility for the events that led to Shakur’s death, focusing on Davis’s alleged involvement in the planning stages and the procurement of the weapon.
The murder of Tupac Shakur occurred in September 1996 in Las Vegas. The case has remained a significant point of interest in both true crime and hip-hop history for decades.
The court’s proceedings will involve presenting testimony and evidence to the selected jury, who will then be tasked with determining Davis’s guilt or innocence based on the information presented during the trial.
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