Duane Keith Davis, known as “Keffe D,” is the only person charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
What Happened
Prosecutors accuse Davis, a former gang leader, of helping orchestrate the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac. His trial began Monday in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas with jury selection. He was arrested in September 2023 and has pleaded not guilty to murder with a deadly weapon. Here are five things to know about Davis as the trial gets underway: In his 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend, and in interviews, including a 2008 police interview, Davis placed himself at the scene. Both the memoir and the 2008 police interview have been ruled admissible at trial.
Recent Developments in a Long-Standing Legal Case
In September 2023, authorities arrested Davis near his residence in Henderson, Nevada, following an indictment by a grand jury. Since his arrest, he has remained in custody as his legal team has sought to secure bail. The trial proceedings have faced multiple delays, attributed to the defense’s need for additional preparation time.
